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

In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #72 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births).

How does Syrian Arab 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 Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.

Syrian Arab Republic: Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Syrian Arab Republic: Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) was 17.70.

That's down 4.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18.54 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #72 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 25.50; 2015
Trough: 17.50; 2008
1-year change: -4.8%
5-year change: -16.1%; -3.5% / yr
10-year change: -28.0%; -3.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
2024	17.7000
2023	18.6000
2022	19.1000
2021	19.3000
2020	20.0000
2019	21.1000
2018	24.2000
2017	24.2000
2016	23.7000
2015	25.5000

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 Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) was 17.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) fell 4.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #72 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births).
How does Syrian Arab 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 Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
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.