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

In 2024, Slovak Republic ranked #144 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births).

How does Slovak Republic'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 Slovak Republic is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 52.

Slovak Republic: Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Slovak Republic: Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Slovak Republic's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) was 5.90.

That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 20.35 . Slovak Republic ranks #144 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 52.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 7.60; 2005
Trough: 5.50; 2017
1-year change: +1.7%
5-year change: +7.3%; +1.4% / yr
10-year change: +1.7%; +0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)
2024	5.9000
2023	5.8000
2022	5.7000
2021	5.6000
2020	5.5000
2019	5.5000
2018	5.5000
2017	5.5000
2016	5.6000
2015	5.7000

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 Slovak Republic's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Slovak Republic's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) was 5.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Slovak Republic's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Slovak Republic's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Slovak Republic rank globally on Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Slovak Republic ranked #144 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births).
How does Slovak Republic'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 Slovak Republic is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 52.
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.