Afghanistan Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Afghanistan's infant mortality rate was 47.1 in 2025, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Afghanistan's infant mortality rate has undergone significant improvements over the past six and a half decades. Beginning at an all-time peak of 251.20 in 1960, the rate has steadily declined to a current figure of 47.12, placing Afghanistan 12th globally. Notably, this current rate is lower than that of Liberia, which ranks 13th with a rate of 49.74. The drastic reduction in infant mortality is a testament to advancements in healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services. Since the trough year of 2025, the country has made considerable strides in reducing infant mortality, outpacing Pakistan's rate of 46.76. Despite these improvements, continued investment in healthcare and education is necessary to further reduce the infant mortality rate. A sustained commitment to healthcare infrastructure development and family planning initiatives will be crucial in solidifying Afghanistan's progress and maintaining its position as a global leader in infant mortality reduction.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Afghanistan's infant mortality rate was 47.1 in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's infant mortality rate peaked at 251.2 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Afghanistan was 47.1 in 2025.
Afghanistan ranks 12th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 47.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Afghanistan in 2025 was 47.1. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_infant-mortality,
title = {Afghanistan Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}