Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
Comparing 196 countries worldwide. Source: World Bank
Data last updated: January 2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) by Country
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Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) Statistics
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) Ranking
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Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) Statistics and Analysis
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.
The data presented here is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.
For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.
Data Sources
All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
- UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
- UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
- UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
- Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
- Numbeo: Quality of life indices
- IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics
Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2024
How to read this ranking
This page compares mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) across countries using the latest available country-level observations. Use the ranking to identify high and low values, compare countries with similar regions or income levels, and open country profiles for broader economic and demographic context.
Methodology
GlobalStats selects the latest non-null value for each country from the indicator series and excludes regional aggregates where possible. The primary source for this indicator is World Bank. Data was last updated January 2024.
Key findings
- South Sudan is among the top countries for mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) with a latest value of 71.9 per 1,000 live births.
- Nigeria is among the top countries for mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) with a latest value of 69.8 per 1,000 live births.
- Niger is among the top countries for mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) with a latest value of 65.6 per 1,000 live births.
- The ranking covers 196 countries with available data, supporting broader comparison than short top-20 lists.
Full country coverage
This category includes all countries with available data. Use the table search and region filters on the page to narrow long lists of more than 100 countries.