Belize Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Belize's infant mortality rate was 10.5 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1967–2025.
Overview
Belize's infant mortality rate stood at 10.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.5 by 2025. Belize ranked 106th globally.
Belize’s infant mortality rate has fallen dramatically over the 58‑year series, descending from an all‑time peak of 82.40 in 1967 to a trough of 10.48 in 2025, placing the country 106th globally. This decline represents a reduction of roughly 87 percent and mirrors the progress observed in regional peers such as Mexico (10.08) and Colombia (10.16). The steep downward trajectory aligns with expanded public‑health initiatives, improved maternal care, and broader vaccination coverage that intensified during the 1990s and 2000s. Despite the impressive gains, the current level remains slightly higher than the lowest regional figures, indicating scope for further improvement through continued investment in neonatal services and rural health outreach. If Belize sustains its policy focus on early‑life health interventions, the infant mortality rate is likely to keep edging downward, potentially reaching sub‑10 levels within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.5 | −0.3 | #106 |
| 2023 | 10.8 | −0.1 | #86 |
| 2022 | 10.9 | −0.1 | #84 |
| 2021 | 11.0 | −0.1 | #83 |
| 2020 | 11.1 | −0.3 | #82 |
| 2019 | 11.4 | −0.3 | #82 |
| 2018 | 11.7 | −0.4 | #80 |
| 2017 | 12.1 | −0.5 | #82 |
| 2016 | 12.6 | −0.5 | #83 |
| 2015 | 13.1 | −0.5 | #84 |
| 2014 | 13.6 | −0.6 | #84 |
| 2013 | 14.2 | −0.5 | #86 |
| 2012 | 14.7 | −0.4 | #86 |
| 2011 | 15.1 | −0.4 | #85 |
| 2010 | 15.5 | −0.4 | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. 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
Belize's infant mortality rate was 10.5 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's infant mortality rate peaked at 82.4 in 1967.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Belize was 10.5 in 2025.
Belize ranks 106th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 10.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Belize in 2025 was 10.5. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_infant-mortality,
title = {Belize Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}