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Bangladesh Infant Mortality Rate

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

23.7 −0.7 (-2.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #57 Global Peak 205.7 (1971) Source World Bank

Bangladesh Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Bangladesh's infant mortality rate stood at 23.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.7 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 57th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 23.5 - -
2025* trend 23.7 - -
2025 23.7 −0.7 #57
2023 24.4 +0.0 #138
2022 24.4 −0.1 #137
2021 24.5 −0.4 #135
2020 24.9 −0.5 #135
2019 25.4 −0.9 #135
2018 26.3 −1.1 #135
2017 27.4 −1.2 #136
2016 28.6 −1.4 #137
2015 30.0 −1.4 #138
2014 31.4 −1.3 #140
2013 32.7 −1.4 #140
2012 34.1 −1.3 #141
2011 35.4 −1.5 #141
2010 36.9 −1.5 #140
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +32.0% GDP growth 3.4% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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

What is Bangladesh's infant mortality rate?

Bangladesh's infant mortality rate was 23.7 in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh's infant mortality rate peaked at 205.7 in 1971.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Bangladesh?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Bangladesh was 23.7 in 2025.

How does Bangladesh rank in infant mortality rate?

Bangladesh ranks 57th 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 Bangladesh in 2025?

Bangladesh's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 23.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Bangladesh in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Bangladesh in 2025 was 23.7. This ranks 57th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_infant-mortality, title = {Bangladesh Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }