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Papua New Guinea Infant Mortality Rate

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births  SP.DYN.IMRT.IN

29.9 −2.1 (-6.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #42 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 28.9 - -
2025* trend 29.9 - -
2025 29.9 −2.1 #42
2023 32.0 −1.0 #155
2022 33.0 −1.1 #156
2021 34.1 −1.0 #156
2020 35.1 −1.0 #156
2019 36.1 −1.0 #156
2018 37.1 −1.1 #155
2017 38.2 −1.1 #154
2016 39.3 −1.1 #154
2015 40.4 −1.1 #154
2014 41.5 −1.1 #154
2013 42.6 −1.1 #155
2012 43.7 −1.1 #153
2011 44.8 −1.1 #154
2010 45.9 −1.2 #153
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +22.9% GDP growth 5.7% C/A balance 14.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

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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APA
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} }