Burkina Faso Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate was 42.1 in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Burkina Faso has experienced a notable decline in infant mortality rate since the 1960s, when the indicator peaked at 171.40. This sharp reduction in infant mortality is a testament to the country's progress in healthcare and economic development. By 2025, the infant mortality rate had dropped to 42.06, a remarkable 75.34 percentage point decrease. This places Burkina Faso among the lower ranks globally, ranking 19th. Among its peer countries, Burkina Faso's improvement has been comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which also experienced a significant decline to 41.84 in 2025. The country's progress in this area is a positive indicator of its growing human development and healthcare infrastructure. However, continued investment in healthcare and economic development will be crucial to sustaining this trend and further reducing infant mortality rates, potentially leading to a significant decrease in the number of under-five deaths and improved health outcomes for the population.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 40.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 42.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.1 | −2.7 | #19 |
| 2023 | 44.8 | −1.3 | #178 |
| 2022 | 46.1 | −1.2 | #178 |
| 2021 | 47.3 | −1.4 | #177 |
| 2020 | 48.7 | −1.5 | #177 |
| 2019 | 50.2 | −1.4 | #178 |
| 2018 | 51.6 | −1.5 | #178 |
| 2017 | 53.1 | −1.6 | #178 |
| 2016 | 54.7 | −1.6 | #178 |
| 2015 | 56.3 | −1.7 | #178 |
| 2014 | 58.0 | −1.8 | #177 |
| 2013 | 59.8 | −1.8 | #178 |
| 2012 | 61.6 | −1.9 | #177 |
| 2011 | 63.5 | −2.2 | #176 |
| 2010 | 65.7 | −2.5 | #175 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
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
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate was 42.1 in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate peaked at 171.4 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Burkina Faso was 42.1 in 2025.
Burkina Faso ranks 19th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 42.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 42.1. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_infant-mortality,
title = {Burkina Faso Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}