Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Estonia
Estonia: Under-five mortality rate was 2.02 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.02
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
200th
of 201 countries
All-time high
39.54
in 1958
All-time low
2.02
in 2024
Years of data
67
1958–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Estonia, 1958–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five mortality rate in Estonia is 2.02, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 67 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 40.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Estonia peaked at 39.54 in 1958 and was at its lowest, 2.02, in 2024.
That places Estonia 200th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five mortality rate in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 39.54 | — |
| 1959 | 37.22 | -5.9% |
| 1960 | 35.04 | -5.9% |
| 1961 | 32.98 | -5.9% |
| 1962 | 31.06 | -5.8% |
| 1963 | 29.3 | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 27.72 | -5.4% |
| 1965 | 26.33 | -5.0% |
| 1966 | 25.1 | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 24.09 | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 23.27 | -3.4% |
| 1969 | 22.63 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 22.17 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 21.86 | -1.4% |
| 1972 | 21.68 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 21.61 | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 21.65 | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 21.74 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 21.83 | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 21.9 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 21.9 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 21.79 | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 21.56 | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 21.2 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 20.74 | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 20.21 | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 19.68 | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 19.17 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 18.74 | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 18.39 | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 18.11 | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 17.88 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 17.7 | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 17.52 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 17.28 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 16.91 | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 16.36 | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 15.65 | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 14.8 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 13.88 | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 12.92 | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 11.97 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 11.03 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 10.14 | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 9.3 | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 8.51 | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 7.78 | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 7.11 | -8.6% |
| 2006 | 6.49 | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 5.93 | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 5.42 | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 4.96 | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 4.55 | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 4.2 | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 3.89 | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 3.62 | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 3.38 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 3.17 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 2.99 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 2.82 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 2.67 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 2.54 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 2.41 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 2.3 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 2.19 | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 2.1 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 2.02 | -4.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 2.02 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65, 43% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 2.02 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87, 52% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 38.38 | 37.22 | 39.54 | 2 |
| 1960s | 27.75 | 22.63 | 35.04 | 10 |
| 1970s | 21.81 | 21.61 | 22.17 | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.57 | 17.88 | 21.56 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.5 | 11.97 | 17.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.67 | 4.96 | 11.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.38 | 2.54 | 4.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 | 2.02 | 2.41 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 197 Belarus 2.33 compare
- 198 Slovenia 2.26 compare
- 199 Luxembourg 2.18 compare
- 201 San Marino 1.26 compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,416 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -6.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five mortality rate in Estonia?
- Under-five mortality rate in Estonia was 2.02 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.54 in 1958.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.02 in 2024.
- How does Estonia rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Estonia ranks 200th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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