Micronesia, Federated States of Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Micronesia, Federated States of's infant mortality rate was 19.4 in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Micronesia, Federated States of's infant mortality rate stood at 19.4 in 2025, a decline of +1.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.4 by 2025. Micronesia, Federated States of ranked 65th globally.
Micronesia’s infant mortality rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, dropping from an all‑time peak of 96.50 in 1960 to a trough of 19.40 in 2025, a rank of 65 globally. This reduction reflects sustained improvements in health infrastructure, vaccination coverage and maternal care, aligning the nation with peers such as Iraq, which records the same 2025 level of 19.40, and Algeria at 19.24. The decline also mirrors broader regional trends in the Pacific, where concerted public‑health programmes have cut early‑life deaths despite limited resources. Nonetheless, the current figure remains higher than the World Bank’s target of under 10 deaths per 1,000 live births for low‑income economies, indicating scope for further progress. Continued investment in neonatal services, expanded rural outreach and climate‑resilient health facilities could accelerate the downward trajectory and bring Micronesia closer to the benchmarks achieved by the most successful peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 18.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 19.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.4 | −1.4 | #65 |
| 2023 | 20.8 | −0.7 | #130 |
| 2022 | 21.5 | −0.7 | #130 |
| 2021 | 22.2 | −0.7 | #130 |
| 2020 | 22.9 | −0.7 | #132 |
| 2019 | 23.6 | −0.7 | #133 |
| 2018 | 24.3 | −0.7 | #131 |
| 2017 | 25.0 | −0.7 | #132 |
| 2016 | 25.7 | −0.8 | #131 |
| 2015 | 26.5 | −0.8 | #131 |
| 2014 | 27.3 | −0.8 | #132 |
| 2013 | 28.1 | −0.8 | #132 |
| 2012 | 28.9 | −0.8 | #132 |
| 2011 | 29.7 | −0.6 | #132 |
| 2010 | 30.3 | −0.5 | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Micronesia, Federated States of 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
Micronesia, Federated States of's infant mortality rate was 19.4 in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous year.
Micronesia, Federated States of's infant mortality rate peaked at 96.5 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Micronesia, Federated States of was 19.4 in 2025.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 65th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Micronesia, Federated States of's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 19.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Micronesia, Federated States of in 2025 was 19.4. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_micronesia-federated-states-of_infant-mortality,
title = {Micronesia, Federated States of Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/micronesia-federated-states-of/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}