How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, West Bank and Gaza ranked #75 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births).

How does West Bank and Gaza'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 West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

West Bank and Gaza: Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)

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In 2024, West Bank and Gaza's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) was 17.00.

That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18.54 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #75 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 22.60; 2005
Trough: 12.30; 2022
1-year change: +1.2%
5-year change: +25.0%; +4.6% / yr
10-year change: -3.4%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
2024	17.0000
2023	16.8000
2022	12.3000
2021	12.8000
2020	13.2000
2019	13.6000
2018	14.1000
2017	14.6000
2016	15.2000
2015	15.8000

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 West Bank and Gaza's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, West Bank and Gaza's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) was 17.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: West Bank and Gaza's Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, West Bank and Gaza ranked #75 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births).
How does West Bank and Gaza'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 West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 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.