How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, Burkina Faso ranked #19 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births).

How does Burkina Faso's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?

The global average for Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 20.35, so Burkina Faso is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

Burkina Faso: Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Burkina Faso: Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Burkina Faso's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) was 47.90.

That's down 2.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 20.35 . Burkina Faso ranks #19 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.IMRT.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 86.60; 2005
Trough: 47.90; 2024
1-year change: -2.6%
5-year change: -12.9%; -2.7% / yr
10-year change: -24.2%; -2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)
2024	47.9000
2023	49.2000
2022	50.6000
2021	51.9000
2020	53.4000
2019	55.0000
2018	56.5000
2017	58.1000
2016	59.6000
2015	61.4000

About Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)

Infant mortality rate, male is the number of male infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 male live births in a given year.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.IMRT.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Burkina Faso's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Burkina Faso's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) was 47.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Burkina Faso's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) fell 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Burkina Faso ranked #19 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births).
How does Burkina Faso's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 20.35, so Burkina Faso is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.
What is Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?: Infant mortality rate, male is the number of male infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 male live births in a given year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.IMRT.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.