Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Russia
Russia: Under-five mortality rate was 5.17 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.17
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
160th
of 201 countries
All-time high
52.39
in 1958
All-time low
5.17
in 2024
Years of data
67
1958–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Russia, 1958–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five mortality rate in Russia stood at 5.17. That is the lowest value across all 67 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Russia peaked at 52.39 in 1958 and was at its lowest, 5.17, in 2024.
That places Russia 160th 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 Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 52.39 | — |
| 1959 | 48.86 | -6.7% |
| 1960 | 45.61 | -6.7% |
| 1961 | 42.6 | -6.6% |
| 1962 | 39.94 | -6.2% |
| 1963 | 37.58 | -5.9% |
| 1964 | 35.55 | -5.4% |
| 1965 | 33.81 | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 32.36 | -4.3% |
| 1967 | 31.17 | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 30.2 | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 29.45 | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 28.86 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 28.4 | -1.6% |
| 1972 | 28.08 | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 27.83 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 27.68 | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 27.62 | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 27.61 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 27.61 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 27.58 | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 27.47 | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 27.26 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 26.95 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 26.58 | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 26.18 | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 25.67 | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 25.01 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 24.24 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 23.41 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 22.6 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 21.98 | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 21.65 | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 21.58 | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 21.71 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 21.92 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 22.05 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 21.97 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 21.69 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 21.29 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 20.8 | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 20.17 | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 19.38 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 18.41 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 17.31 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 16.14 | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 14.97 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 13.86 | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 12.85 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 11.98 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 11.27 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 10.74 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 10.41 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 10.16 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 9.87 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 9.45 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 8.89 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 8.21 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 7.5 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 6.87 | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 6.37 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 5.99 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 5.73 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 5.55 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 5.41 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 5.29 | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 5.17 | -2.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 5.17 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 5.17 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 50.62 | 48.86 | 52.39 | 2 |
| 1960s | 35.83 | 29.45 | 45.61 | 10 |
| 1970s | 27.88 | 27.47 | 28.86 | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.99 | 21.98 | 27.26 | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.48 | 20.17 | 22.05 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.69 | 10.74 | 19.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.37 | 5.99 | 10.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.43 | 5.17 | 5.73 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,176 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 957 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % 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 Russia?
- Under-five mortality rate in Russia was 5.17 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 52.39 in 1958.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.17 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Russia ranks 160th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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