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Dominican Republic Infant Mortality Rate

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births  SP.DYN.IMRT.IN

27.2 −1.2 (-4.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #50 Global Peak 102.9 (1960) Source World Bank

Dominican Republic Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's infant mortality rate stood at 27.2 in 2025, a decline of +1.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 27.2 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 50th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 26.6 - -
2025* trend 27.2 - -
2025 27.2 −1.2 #50
2023 28.4 −0.7 #146
2022 29.1 −0.7 #145
2021 29.8 −0.6 #145
2020 30.4 −0.5 #144
2019 30.9 −0.3 #144
2018 31.2 −0.1 #143
2017 31.3 +0.0 #142
2016 31.3 +0.1 #141
2015 31.2 +0.2 #140
2014 31.0 +0.1 #138
2013 30.9 +0.1 #137
2012 30.8 +0.0 #134
2011 30.8 +0.1 #134
2010 30.7 +0.0 #132
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 51.5% Rate 32.6% Gap -18.8pp Reserves YoY +195.6%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's infant mortality rate?

Dominican Republic's infant mortality rate was 27.2 in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's infant mortality rate peaked at 102.9 in 1960.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Dominican Republic?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Dominican Republic was 27.2 in 2025.

How does Dominican Republic rank in infant mortality rate?

Dominican Republic ranks 50th 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 Dominican Republic in 2025?

Dominican Republic's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 27.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Dominican Republic in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 27.2. This ranks 50th in the world.

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APA
Dominican Republic Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_infant-mortality, title = {Dominican Republic Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }