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Afghanistan Infant Mortality Rate

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births  SP.DYN.IMRT.IN

47.1 −3.3 (-6.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #12 Global Peak 251.2 (1960) Source World Bank

Afghanistan Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Afghanistan's infant mortality rate stood at 47.1 in 2025, a decline of +3.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.1 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 12th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 45.5 - -
2025* trend 47.1 - -
2025 47.1 −3.3 #12
2023 50.4 −1.6 #184
2022 52.0 −1.6 #184
2021 53.6 −1.7 #184
2020 55.3 −1.6 #184
2019 56.9 −1.7 #184
2018 58.6 −1.8 #184
2017 60.4 −1.9 #184
2016 62.3 −1.9 #185
2015 64.2 −2.2 #185
2014 66.4 −2.3 #184
2013 68.7 −2.6 #185
2012 71.3 −2.7 #186
2011 74.0 −2.9 #189
2010 76.9 −3.1 #188
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's infant mortality rate?

Afghanistan's infant mortality rate was 47.1 in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's infant mortality rate peaked at 251.2 in 1960.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Afghanistan?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Afghanistan was 47.1 in 2025.

How does Afghanistan rank in infant mortality rate?

Afghanistan ranks 12th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for infant mortality rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected infant mortality rate of Afghanistan in 2025?

Afghanistan's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 47.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Afghanistan in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Afghanistan in 2025 was 47.1. This ranks 12th in the world.

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