Montenegro Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Montenegro's infant mortality rate was 1.8 in 2025, ranked 187th globally. This represents a 13.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's infant mortality rate stood at 1.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.8 by 2025. Montenegro ranked 187th globally.
Montenegro’s infant mortality rate has fallen dramatically over the 41‑year series, dropping from an all‑time peak of 24.50 in 1984 to a trough of 1.82 in 2025, positioning the country at rank 187 globally. This decline reflects sustained improvements in prenatal care, vaccination coverage and health‑system financing that have brought the nation’s performance into close proximity with the world’s most advanced health outcomes; Japan records 1.80 and Norway 1.84 in the same year. The steep downward trajectory corresponds with the post‑Yugoslav health reforms of the 1990s and the subsequent integration of European Union standards, which accelerated investments in neonatal intensive care units and rural health outreach. Although the 2025 figure marks a historic low, maintaining this level will depend on continued public‑health spending, demographic shifts and the capacity to address emerging challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. Future policy focus on preventive care and equitable service delivery will be crucial to sustain the downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.8 | −0.3 | #187 |
| 2023 | 2.1 | −0.1 | #13 |
| 2022 | 2.2 | −0.1 | #13 |
| 2021 | 2.3 | −0.2 | #13 |
| 2020 | 2.5 | −0.1 | #16 |
| 2019 | 2.6 | −0.2 | #18 |
| 2018 | 2.8 | −0.2 | #18 |
| 2017 | 3.0 | −0.2 | #22 |
| 2016 | 3.2 | −0.3 | #25 |
| 2015 | 3.5 | −0.3 | #28 |
| 2014 | 3.8 | −0.4 | #32 |
| 2013 | 4.2 | −0.4 | #34 |
| 2012 | 4.6 | −0.5 | #35 |
| 2011 | 5.1 | −0.6 | #39 |
| 2010 | 5.7 | −0.6 | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro 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
Montenegro's infant mortality rate was 1.8 in 2025. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 13.3% decrease from the previous year.
Montenegro's infant mortality rate peaked at 24.5 in 1984.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Montenegro was 1.8 in 2025.
Montenegro ranks 187th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Montenegro's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 1.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Montenegro in 2025 was 1.8. This ranks 187th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_infant-mortality,
title = {Montenegro Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}