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Iraq: Number of infant deaths

In , Iraq's Number of infant deaths was 23,456.00.

That's down 1.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,468.07 . Iraq ranks #37 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.IMRT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Iraq Number of infant deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
33,590.00
Trough
23,456.00
1-year change
-1.6%
5-year change
-10.5%
-2.2% / yr
10-year change
-29.2%
-3.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of infant deaths
23,456.0000
23,838.0000
24,369.0000
24,977.0000
25,608.0000
26,218.0000
26,926.0000
28,208.0000
30,011.0000
31,870.0000

About Number of infant deaths

Number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.IMRTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iraq's Number of infant deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Iraq's Number of infant deaths was 23,456.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Number of infant deaths rising or falling?
Iraq's Number of infant deaths fell 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iraq rank globally on Number of infant deaths?
In 2024, Iraq ranked #37 out of 196 countries reporting Number of infant deaths.
How does Iraq's Number of infant deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of infant deaths in 2024 was 18,468.07, so Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.
What is Number of infant deaths and how is it measured?
Number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.IMRT), CC BY 4.0.