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Eswatini Infant Mortality Rate

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

41.1 −2.4 (-5.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #22 Global Peak 135.4 (1960) Source World Bank

Eswatini Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Eswatini's infant mortality rate stood at 41.1 in 2025, a decline of +2.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.1 by 2025. Eswatini ranked 22nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 39.9 - -
2025* trend 41.1 - -
2025 41.1 −2.4 #22
2023 43.5 −1.1 #174
2022 44.6 −1.2 #174
2021 45.8 −1.3 #175
2020 47.1 −1.1 #175
2019 48.2 −0.3 #174
2018 48.5 −3.0 #174
2017 51.5 −0.5 #175
2016 52.0 −2.9 #174
2015 54.9 −3.0 #175
2014 57.9 +0.5 #176
2013 57.4 −0.6 #175
2012 58.0 +0.2 #172
2011 57.8 −4.2 #171
2010 62.0 −3.5 #170
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +23.4% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 5.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eswatini's infant mortality rate?

Eswatini's infant mortality rate was 41.1 in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Eswatini?

Eswatini's infant mortality rate peaked at 135.4 in 1960.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Eswatini?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Eswatini was 41.1 in 2025.

How does Eswatini rank in infant mortality rate?

Eswatini ranks 22nd 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 Eswatini in 2025?

Eswatini's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 41.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Eswatini in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Eswatini in 2025 was 41.1. This ranks 22nd in the world.

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APA
Eswatini Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/eswatini/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_infant-mortality, title = {Eswatini Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }