Antigua and Barbuda Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Antigua and Barbuda's infant mortality rate was 7.0 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's infant mortality rate stood at 7.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.0 by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 135th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s infant mortality rate has fallen dramatically from an all‑time peak of 62.00 in 1960 to a trough of 6.98 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 135 globally out of 195 reporting countries. This 89 percent reduction over 65 years reflects sustained improvements in prenatal care, vaccination coverage and health‑system financing, mirroring similar declines observed in peer nations such as Malaysia, which recorded 6.80 in the same year. The pace of decline accelerated after the early 2000s, when the rate dropped from the high‑teens to below ten per 1,000 live births, suggesting that targeted maternal‑child health programs and expanded access to skilled birth attendants have been effective. Nevertheless, the current level remains slightly above the regional average for Caribbean states, indicating room for further gains. Continued investment in early‑life nutrition, neonatal intensive care capacity and rural health outreach is likely to push the rate lower, sustaining the downward trajectory into the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.0 | −0.3 | #135 |
| 2023 | 7.3 | −0.2 | #62 |
| 2022 | 7.5 | −0.2 | #62 |
| 2021 | 7.7 | −0.1 | #63 |
| 2020 | 7.8 | −0.2 | #63 |
| 2019 | 8.0 | −0.2 | #65 |
| 2018 | 8.2 | −0.1 | #65 |
| 2017 | 8.3 | −0.1 | #64 |
| 2016 | 8.4 | −0.2 | #64 |
| 2015 | 8.6 | −0.2 | #65 |
| 2014 | 8.8 | −0.1 | #63 |
| 2013 | 8.9 | −0.2 | #62 |
| 2012 | 9.1 | −0.2 | #62 |
| 2011 | 9.3 | −0.2 | #62 |
| 2010 | 9.5 | −0.2 | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's infant mortality rate was 7.0 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's infant mortality rate peaked at 62.0 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Antigua and Barbuda was 7.0 in 2025.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 135th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 7.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 7.0. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Antigua and Barbuda Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}