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Jamaica Infant Mortality Rate

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

18.6 +0.3 (+1.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #70 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 18.8 - -
2025* trend 18.6 - -
2025 18.6 +0.3 #70
2023 18.3 +0.0 #123
2022 18.3 +0.2 #122
2021 18.1 +0.1 #120
2020 18.0 +0.2 #119
2019 17.8 +0.1 #116
2018 17.7 +0.1 #115
2017 17.6 +0.0 #113
2016 17.6 +0.0 #113
2015 17.6 −0.1 #112
2014 17.7 −0.1 #109
2013 17.8 +0.0 #108
2012 17.8 −0.1 #106
2011 17.9 +0.0 #105
2010 17.9 +0.0 #104
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.3% Real rate -1.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

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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@misc{historysaid_jamaica_infant-mortality, title = {Jamaica Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }