Jamaica Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Jamaica's infant mortality rate was 18.6 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Jamaica’s infant mortality rate has declined significantly from its all-time peak of 63.70 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1960 to 18.62 in 2025, reflecting sustained improvements in healthcare access and public health interventions over six decades. This places Jamaica 70th globally, positioning it closely with peer nations such as Bolivia, Plurinational State of (18.46), Cambodia (18.72), and Palau (18.82). The lowest recorded rate occurred in 2017 at 17.60, indicating a period of optimal performance before a slight uptick in later years. Despite the long-term downward trend, recent fluctuations suggest potential challenges in maintaining consistent progress, possibly due to socioeconomic disparities or healthcare system constraints. The trajectory since 1960 underscores substantial gains in child survival, yet the modest reversal from the 2017 trough highlights vulnerabilities in health delivery. Sustained investment in maternal and neonatal care, stronger primary health infrastructure, and targeted interventions for high-risk populations would be critical to resuming a steady decline and achieving further reductions in infant mortality.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Jamaica's infant mortality rate was 18.6 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's infant mortality rate peaked at 63.7 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Jamaica was 17.6 in 2015.
Jamaica ranks 70th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 18.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Jamaica in 2025 was 18.6. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_infant-mortality,
title = {Jamaica Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}