Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) (UNESCO Institute) in Romania
Romania: Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) (UNESCO Institute) was 5.4 per 1,000 live births in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.4 per 1,000 live births
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
142nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
47.9 per 1,000 live births
in 1970
All-time low
5.3 per 1,000 live births
in 2021
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Mortality rate, infant in Romania, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in per 1,000 live births.
Analysis
In 2023, mortality rate, infant in Romania stood at 5.4 per 1,000 live births.
That represents a change of down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate, infant in Romania peaked at 47.9 per 1,000 live births in 1970 and was at its lowest, 5.3 per 1,000 live births, in 2021.
That places Romania 142nd out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) (UNESCO Institute) in Romania, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 47.9 per 1,000 live births | — |
| 1971 | 42.4 per 1,000 live births | -11.5% |
| 1972 | 38.7 per 1,000 live births | -8.7% |
| 1973 | 37.3 per 1,000 live births | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 36.5 per 1,000 live births | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 35 per 1,000 live births | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 33 per 1,000 live births | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 31.3 per 1,000 live births | -5.2% |
| 1978 | 30.3 per 1,000 live births | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 29.5 per 1,000 live births | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 28.5 per 1,000 live births | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 27.3 per 1,000 live births | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 25.9 per 1,000 live births | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 24.6 per 1,000 live births | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 24.1 per 1,000 live births | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 24.6 per 1,000 live births | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 25.9 per 1,000 live births | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 26.8 per 1,000 live births | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 26.7 per 1,000 live births | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 25.9 per 1,000 live births | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 24.6 per 1,000 live births | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 23.4 per 1,000 live births | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 22.6 per 1,000 live births | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 22.3 per 1,000 live births | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 22.3 per 1,000 live births | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 22.2 per 1,000 live births | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 21.9 per 1,000 live births | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 21.3 per 1,000 live births | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 20.2 per 1,000 live births | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 19.1 per 1,000 live births | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 18.1 per 1,000 live births | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 17.4 per 1,000 live births | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 17 per 1,000 live births | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 16.9 per 1,000 live births | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 16.5 per 1,000 live births | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 15.5 per 1,000 live births | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 14.2 per 1,000 live births | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 12.9 per 1,000 live births | -9.2% |
| 2008 | 11.9 per 1,000 live births | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 11.1 per 1,000 live births | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 10.5 per 1,000 live births | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 10 per 1,000 live births | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 9.5 per 1,000 live births | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 8.9 per 1,000 live births | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 8.3 per 1,000 live births | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 7.7 per 1,000 live births | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 7.1 per 1,000 live births | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 6.5 per 1,000 live births | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 6 per 1,000 live births | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 5.6 per 1,000 live births | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 5.4 per 1,000 live births | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 5.3 per 1,000 live births | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 5.4 per 1,000 live births | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 5.4 per 1,000 live births | +0.0% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 5.4 per 1,000 live births is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.7 per 1,000 live births, 1.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Romania's 5.4 per 1,000 live births is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.2 per 1,000 live births, 1.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36.19 per 1,000 live births | 29.5 per 1,000 live births | 47.9 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.03 per 1,000 live births | 24.1 per 1,000 live births | 28.5 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.99 per 1,000 live births | 19.1 per 1,000 live births | 24.6 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.15 per 1,000 live births | 11.1 per 1,000 live births | 18.1 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.01 per 1,000 live births | 5.6 per 1,000 live births | 10.5 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.38 per 1,000 live births | 5.3 per 1,000 live births | 5.4 per 1,000 live births | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate, infant in Romania?
- Mortality rate, infant in Romania was 5.4 per 1,000 live births in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest mortality rate, infant recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 47.9 per 1,000 live births in 1970.
- What is the lowest mortality rate, infant recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3 per 1,000 live births in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for mortality rate, infant?
- Romania ranks 142nd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mortality rate, infant rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release