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Global Infant Mortality Ranking
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 Live Births) by Country 1960 - 2023
About this Indicator
The infant mortality rate measures the number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year. It is a widely used indicator of child health and overall public health conditions.
Measured as deaths per 1,000 live births per year.
Data Profile
This dataset covers the period from 1960 to 2023, recording data for 195 entities. Data is sourced from World Bank.
1960–2023 195 entities
World Bank
- As of 2023, South Sudan holds the top position with a value of 72.6.
- The highest recorded value was 472.5 by South Sudan in 1988.
Limitations
Estimates are derived from civil registration systems, household surveys, and demographic models. Data quality is lower in countries with incomplete vital registration systems.
Data Source & License
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Data is retrieved from the original source and formatted by Data Race.