Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Romania
Romania: Under-five mortality rate was 7.31 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.31
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
143rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
101.38
in 1955
All-time low
6.41
in 2021
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Romania, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Romania recorded 7.31 for under-five mortality rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Romania peaked at 101.38 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 6.41, in 2021.
Romania ranks 143rd of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five mortality rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 101.38 | — |
| 1956 | 99.85 | -1.5% |
| 1957 | 98.5 | -1.3% |
| 1958 | 96.58 | -1.9% |
| 1959 | 93.47 | -3.2% |
| 1960 | 87.99 | -5.9% |
| 1961 | 79.65 | -9.5% |
| 1962 | 70.09 | -12.0% |
| 1963 | 61.31 | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 54.98 | -10.3% |
| 1965 | 52.92 | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 56.73 | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 63.68 | +12.3% |
| 1968 | 66.87 | +5.0% |
| 1969 | 62.41 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 55.31 | -11.4% |
| 1971 | 50.1 | -9.4% |
| 1972 | 47.09 | -6.0% |
| 1973 | 45.28 | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 43.93 | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 42.52 | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 40.69 | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 38.78 | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 37.42 | -3.5% |
| 1979 | 36.7 | -1.9% |
| 1980 | 35.91 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 34.42 | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 32.63 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 31.32 | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 30.95 | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 31.52 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 33.04 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 34.63 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 34.83 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 33.12 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 30.91 | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 29.46 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 28.73 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 28.2 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 27.6 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 27.02 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 26.52 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 25.85 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 24.64 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 22.93 | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 21.4 | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 20.56 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 20.22 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 19.9 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 19.27 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 18.21 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 16.73 | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 15.17 | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 13.89 | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 13.02 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 12.38 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 11.81 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 11.24 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 10.59 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 9.87 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 9.15 | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 8.49 | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 7.89 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 7.32 | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 6.83 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 6.5 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 6.41 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 6.56 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 6.87 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 7.31 | +6.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 7.31 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65, 1.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Romania's 7.31 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87, 1.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 97.96 | 93.47 | 101.38 | 5 |
| 1960s | 65.66 | 52.92 | 87.99 | 10 |
| 1970s | 43.78 | 36.7 | 55.31 | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.24 | 30.95 | 35.91 | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.19 | 22.93 | 30.91 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.84 | 13.02 | 21.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.56 | 6.83 | 12.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.73 | 6.41 | 7.31 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More health data for Romania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,419 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 113 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % 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 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % 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 Romania?
- Under-five mortality rate in Romania was 7.31 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 101.38 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.41 in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Romania ranks 143rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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