Germany Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Germany's infant mortality rate was 3.1 in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1968–2025.
Overview
Germany's infant mortality rate stood at 3.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.1 by 2025. Germany ranked 166th globally.
Germany’s infant mortality rate has fallen dramatically over the 57‑year series, declining from an all‑time peak of 23.50 in 1968 to a trough of 3.10 in 2025, placing the country 166th worldwide. This reduction reflects sustained improvements in prenatal care, vaccination coverage and neonatal intensive care, mirroring trends in other high‑income economies such as Australia, which records the same 3.10 rate, and Greece at 3.06. The World Bank data show that the downward trajectory accelerated after the 1990s, coinciding with the reunification of East and West Germany and the subsequent harmonisation of health standards. While the current level is comparable to the European Union average of 3.13, further progress will depend on addressing residual regional disparities, enhancing maternal health programmes and maintaining low birth‑weight prevention strategies, suggesting a modest but continued decline in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.1 | +0.0 | #166 |
| 2023 | 3.1 | +0.0 | #29 |
| 2022 | 3.1 | +0.0 | #26 |
| 2021 | 3.1 | +0.0 | #25 |
| 2020 | 3.1 | +0.0 | #23 |
| 2019 | 3.1 | −0.1 | #24 |
| 2018 | 3.2 | +0.0 | #25 |
| 2017 | 3.2 | −0.1 | #25 |
| 2016 | 3.3 | +0.0 | #26 |
| 2015 | 3.3 | +0.0 | #24 |
| 2014 | 3.3 | +0.0 | #22 |
| 2013 | 3.3 | −0.1 | #20 |
| 2012 | 3.4 | +0.0 | #20 |
| 2011 | 3.4 | −0.1 | #19 |
| 2010 | 3.5 | +0.0 | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Germany's infant mortality rate was 3.1 in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Germany's infant mortality rate peaked at 23.5 in 1968.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Germany was 3.1 in 2019.
Germany ranks 166th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 3.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Germany in 2025 was 3.1. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_infant-mortality,
title = {Germany Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}