Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
42.1−2.7 (-6.1%)
Year 2025Rank #19 GlobalPeak 171.4 (1960)Source World Bank
Burkina Faso Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)
Overview
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate stood at 42.1 in 2025, a decline of +2.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.1 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 19th globally.
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate?▾
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate was 42.1 in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest infant mortality rate in Burkina Faso?▾
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate peaked at 171.4 in 1960.
What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Burkina Faso?▾
The lowest infant mortality rate in Burkina Faso was 42.1 in 2025.
How does Burkina Faso rank in infant mortality rate?▾
Burkina Faso ranks 19th 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 Burkina Faso in 2025?▾
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 42.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the infant mortality rate of Burkina Faso in 2025?▾
The infant mortality rate of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 42.1. This ranks 19th in the world.
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Burkina Faso Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_infant-mortality,
title = {Burkina Faso Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/infant-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}