British Virgin Islands Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
British Virgin Islands's infant mortality rate was 10.9 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
British Virgin Islands's infant mortality rate stood at 10.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.9 by 2025. British Virgin Islands ranked 103rd globally.
The British Virgin Islands have experienced a significant decline in infant mortality rate over the past 65 years, with the all-time peak of 70.60 in 1960. In stark contrast, the latest recorded value in 2025 is 10.92, ranking the country 103 globally. This remarkable improvement is comparable to that of Jordan, which holds a similar ranking with an infant mortality rate of 11.52. Such a drastic reduction indicates substantial advancements in healthcare infrastructure, sanitation, and access to quality medical services. The improvement from 1960 to 2025 demonstrates a clear commitment to reducing infant mortality rates, which will likely continue as the country focuses on maintaining and improving its healthcare system. A reversal of this trend could potentially be triggered by a significant decline in public healthcare expenditure or a decrease in access to quality medical services, highlighting the importance of continued investment in healthcare infrastructure.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.9 | −0.7 | #103 |
| 2023 | 11.6 | −0.4 | #93 |
| 2022 | 12.0 | −0.3 | #94 |
| 2021 | 12.3 | −0.4 | #93 |
| 2020 | 12.7 | −0.3 | #93 |
| 2019 | 13.0 | −0.3 | #93 |
| 2018 | 13.3 | −0.3 | #93 |
| 2017 | 13.6 | −0.2 | #95 |
| 2016 | 13.8 | −0.2 | #90 |
| 2015 | 14.0 | −0.1 | #91 |
| 2014 | 14.1 | +0.0 | #88 |
| 2013 | 14.1 | +0.1 | #85 |
| 2012 | 14.0 | +0.0 | #81 |
| 2011 | 14.0 | +0.1 | #80 |
| 2010 | 13.9 | +0.0 | #80 |
Analysis
British Virgin Islands's infant mortality rate was 10.9 in 2025, a decline of −0.7 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 10.9 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Virgin Islands's infant mortality rate was 10.9 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from the previous year.
British Virgin Islands's infant mortality rate peaked at 70.6 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in British Virgin Islands was 10.9 in 2025.
British Virgin Islands ranks 103rd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
British Virgin Islands's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 10.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of British Virgin Islands in 2025 was 10.9. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_british-virgin-islands_infant-mortality,
title = {British Virgin Islands Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/british-virgin-islands/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}