Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
18.6+0.3 (+1.7%)
Year 2025Rank #70 GlobalPeak 63.7 (1960)Source World Bank
Jamaica Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)
Overview
Jamaica's infant mortality rate stood at 18.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.6 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 70th globally.
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica's infant mortality rate?▾
Jamaica's infant mortality rate was 18.6 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest infant mortality rate in Jamaica?▾
Jamaica's infant mortality rate peaked at 63.7 in 1960.
What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Jamaica?▾
The lowest infant mortality rate in Jamaica was 17.6 in 2015.
How does Jamaica rank in infant mortality rate?▾
Jamaica ranks 70th 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 Jamaica in 2025?▾
Jamaica's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 18.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the infant mortality rate of Jamaica in 2025?▾
The infant mortality rate of Jamaica in 2025 was 18.6. This ranks 70th in the world.
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APA
Jamaica Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/jamaica/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_infant-mortality,
title = {Jamaica Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/infant-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}