Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
8.5−0.7 (-8.0%)
Year 2025Rank #119 GlobalPeak 125.5 (1960)Source World Bank
El Salvador Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)
Overview
El Salvador's infant mortality rate stood at 8.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.5 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 119th globally.
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Salvador's infant mortality rate?▾
El Salvador's infant mortality rate was 8.5 in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 8.0% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest infant mortality rate in El Salvador?▾
El Salvador's infant mortality rate peaked at 125.5 in 1960.
What was the lowest infant mortality rate in El Salvador?▾
The lowest infant mortality rate in El Salvador was 8.5 in 2025.
How does El Salvador rank in infant mortality rate?▾
El Salvador ranks 119th 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 El Salvador in 2025?▾
El Salvador's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 8.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the infant mortality rate of El Salvador in 2025?▾
The infant mortality rate of El Salvador in 2025 was 8.5. This ranks 119th in the world.
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APA
El Salvador Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_infant-mortality,
title = {El Salvador Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/infant-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}