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Bhutan Infant Mortality Rate

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

17.2 −1.3 (-7.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #74 Global Peak 190.9 (1968) Source World Bank

Bhutan Infant Mortality Rate (1968–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's infant mortality rate stood at 17.2 in 2025, a decline of +1.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.2 by 2025. Bhutan ranked 74th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 16.6 - -
2025* trend 17.2 - -
2025 17.2 −1.3 #74
2023 18.5 −0.6 #124
2022 19.1 −0.7 #124
2021 19.8 −0.5 #126
2020 20.3 −0.8 #125
2019 21.1 −0.7 #127
2018 21.8 −0.8 #127
2017 22.6 −0.8 #128
2016 23.4 −1.0 #128
2015 24.4 −1.0 #128
2014 25.4 −1.1 #129
2013 26.5 −1.4 #131
2012 27.9 −1.6 #131
2011 29.5 −1.9 #131
2010 31.4 −2.2 #134
Show all years (1968-2025)
* 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 +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
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

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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 Bhutan's infant mortality rate?

Bhutan's infant mortality rate was 17.2 in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Bhutan?

Bhutan's infant mortality rate peaked at 190.9 in 1968.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Bhutan?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Bhutan was 17.2 in 2025.

How does Bhutan rank in infant mortality rate?

Bhutan ranks 74th 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 Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 17.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Bhutan in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Bhutan in 2025 was 17.2. This ranks 74th in the world.

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