Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
29.9−2.1 (-6.4%)
Year 2025Rank #42 GlobalPeak 145.6 (1960)Source World Bank
Papua New Guinea Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)
Overview
Papua New Guinea's infant mortality rate stood at 29.9 in 2025, a decline of +2.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.9 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 42nd globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
What is Papua New Guinea's infant mortality rate?▾
Papua New Guinea's infant mortality rate was 29.9 in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest infant mortality rate in Papua New Guinea?▾
Papua New Guinea's infant mortality rate peaked at 145.6 in 1960.
What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Papua New Guinea?▾
The lowest infant mortality rate in Papua New Guinea was 29.9 in 2025.
How does Papua New Guinea rank in infant mortality rate?▾
Papua New Guinea ranks 42nd 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 Papua New Guinea in 2025?▾
Papua New Guinea's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 29.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the infant mortality rate of Papua New Guinea in 2025?▾
The infant mortality rate of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 29.9. This ranks 42nd in the world.
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Papua New Guinea Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_infant-mortality,
title = {Papua New Guinea Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/infant-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}