Lao PDR Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Overview
Lao PDR's infant mortality rate stood at 32.5 in 2025, a decline of +2.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.5 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 38th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 31.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.5 | −2.7 | #38 |
| 2023 | 35.2 | −1.2 | #161 |
| 2022 | 36.4 | −1.3 | #161 |
| 2021 | 37.7 | −1.3 | #161 |
| 2020 | 39.0 | −1.4 | #163 |
| 2019 | 40.4 | −1.5 | #164 |
| 2018 | 41.9 | −1.6 | #164 |
| 2017 | 43.5 | −1.7 | #165 |
| 2016 | 45.2 | −1.9 | #166 |
| 2015 | 47.1 | −2.1 | #166 |
| 2014 | 49.2 | −2.2 | #168 |
| 2013 | 51.4 | −2.3 | #169 |
| 2012 | 53.7 | −2.4 | #170 |
| 2011 | 56.1 | −2.6 | #170 |
| 2010 | 58.7 | −2.6 | #169 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's infant mortality rate was 32.5 in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 7.6% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's infant mortality rate peaked at 136.9 in 1978.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Lao PDR was 32.5 in 2025.
Lao PDR ranks 38th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 32.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Lao PDR in 2025 was 32.5. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_infant-mortality,
title = {Lao PDR Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/infant-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}