Cuba Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Cuba's infant mortality rate was 7.2 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cuba's infant mortality rate stood at 7.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.2 by 2025. Cuba ranked 134th globally.
Cuba's infant mortality rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with a marked decline from its peak in 1963 of 36.90 to a trough in 2013 of 4.70. However, the rate has been increasing since then, reaching 7.20 in 2025, ranking 134 globally. This resurgence is concerning, especially when compared to peer countries such as Antigua and Barbuda, which has maintained a lower rate of 6.98. The improvement in the early 2000s was likely a result of advancements in healthcare infrastructure and the implementation of targeted public health programs. The recent increase may be attributed to various factors, including economic challenges and limited access to healthcare services. A continued decline in infant mortality would require sustained investments in healthcare infrastructure, improved access to maternal and child healthcare services, and a strengthening of Cuba's public health system.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.2 | +0.6 | #134 |
| 2023 | 6.6 | +0.3 | #59 |
| 2022 | 6.3 | +0.3 | #59 |
| 2021 | 6.0 | +0.3 | #59 |
| 2020 | 5.7 | +0.3 | #54 |
| 2019 | 5.4 | +0.2 | #46 |
| 2018 | 5.2 | +0.2 | #45 |
| 2017 | 5.0 | +0.1 | #42 |
| 2016 | 4.9 | +0.1 | #42 |
| 2015 | 4.8 | +0.0 | #41 |
| 2014 | 4.8 | +0.1 | #40 |
| 2013 | 4.7 | −0.1 | #37 |
| 2012 | 4.8 | +0.0 | #38 |
| 2011 | 4.8 | −0.1 | #35 |
| 2010 | 4.9 | −0.1 | #34 |
Analysis
Cuba's infant mortality rate was 7.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 7.2 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's infant mortality rate was 7.2 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's infant mortality rate peaked at 36.9 in 1962.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Cuba was 4.7 in 2013.
Cuba ranks 134th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 7.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Cuba in 2025 was 7.2. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_infant-mortality,
title = {Cuba Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}