Brunei Darussalam Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Brunei Darussalam's infant mortality rate was 8.1 in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's infant mortality rate stood at 8.1 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.1 by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 123rd globally.
Brunei Darussalam's infant mortality rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades. In 1960, the country experienced its highest infant mortality rate of 59.40, a stark contrast to the 8.06 recorded in 2025. Conversely, the lowest rate of 7.80 was observed in 2006. This substantial decline places Brunei in the lower ranks globally, with Armenia boasting an even lower rate of 7.96. The improvement in infant mortality rate can be attributed to advancements in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in maternal and child healthcare services, as well as increased access to medical facilities. The country's progress is comparable to that of Oman, which also witnessed a decline in its infant mortality rate. However, the trajectory may change if Brunei experiences a decline in its healthcare services or an increase in poverty rates, thereby reversing the progress made in reducing infant mortality.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.1 | −0.1 | #123 |
| 2023 | 8.2 | −0.1 | #70 |
| 2022 | 8.3 | −0.1 | #71 |
| 2021 | 8.4 | −0.1 | #68 |
| 2020 | 8.5 | +0.0 | #69 |
| 2019 | 8.5 | −0.1 | #69 |
| 2018 | 8.6 | +0.0 | #69 |
| 2017 | 8.6 | +0.0 | #68 |
| 2016 | 8.6 | +0.1 | #65 |
| 2015 | 8.5 | +0.0 | #63 |
| 2014 | 8.5 | +0.1 | #62 |
| 2013 | 8.4 | +0.1 | #60 |
| 2012 | 8.3 | +0.1 | #55 |
| 2011 | 8.2 | +0.1 | #54 |
| 2010 | 8.1 | +0.1 | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Brunei Darussalam's infant mortality rate was 8.1 in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's infant mortality rate peaked at 59.4 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Brunei Darussalam was 7.8 in 2004.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 123rd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 8.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 8.1. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
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url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/infant-mortality/},
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year = {2026}
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