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Brazil Infant Mortality Rate

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

12.2 −0.3 (-2.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #98 Global Peak 126.4 (1960) Source World Bank

Brazil Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Brazil's infant mortality rate stood at 12.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.2 by 2025. Brazil ranked 98th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 12.1 - -
2025* trend 12.2 - -
2025 12.2 −0.3 #98
2023 12.5 −0.1 #95
2022 12.6 −0.1 #96
2021 12.7 −0.1 #95
2020 12.8 −0.2 #94
2019 13.0 −0.1 #92
2018 13.1 −0.2 #91
2017 13.3 −1.3 #89
2016 14.6 +0.9 #96
2015 13.7 −0.3 #87
2014 14.0 −0.4 #87
2013 14.4 −0.4 #87
2012 14.8 −0.5 #88
2011 15.3 −0.7 #88
2010 16.0 −0.7 #87
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. 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

What is Brazil's infant mortality rate?

Brazil's infant mortality rate was 12.2 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Brazil?

Brazil's infant mortality rate peaked at 126.4 in 1960.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Brazil?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Brazil was 12.2 in 2025.

How does Brazil rank in infant mortality rate?

Brazil ranks 98th 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 Brazil in 2025?

Brazil's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 12.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Brazil in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Brazil in 2025 was 12.2. This ranks 98th in the world.

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