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North Macedonia: Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)

In , North Macedonia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) was 2.80.

That's down 17.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24.21 . North Macedonia ranks #178 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 of 52.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.MORT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

North Macedonia Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
13.70
Trough
2.80
1-year change
-17.6%
5-year change
-60.6%
-17.0% / yr
10-year change
-74.8%
-12.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)
2.8000
3.4000
4.2000
5.1000
6.0000
7.1000
8.4000
9.6000
10.6000
11.1000

About Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)

Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.MORTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was North Macedonia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?
In 2024, North Macedonia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) was 2.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?
North Macedonia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) fell 17.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)?
In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #178 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births).
How does North Macedonia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?
The global average for Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 24.21, so North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 of 52.
What is Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?
Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.MORT), CC BY 4.0.