How does Central African Republic rank globally on Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #8 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births).

Central African Republic: Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Central African Republic: Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Central African Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) was 58.80.

That's down 3.3% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18.54 . Central African Republic ranks #8 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 239.90; 2009
Trough: 58.80; 2024
1-year change: -3.3%
5-year change: -54.4%; -14.5% / yr
10-year change: -42.2%; -5.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
2024	58.8000
2023	60.8000
2022	206.8000
2021	96.3000
2020	74.7000
2019	128.9000
2018	73.9000
2017	88.4000
2016	77.1000
2015	72.0000

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Central African Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) was 58.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) fell 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #8 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births).
How does Central African Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 18.54, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.
What is Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?: Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.

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