Russian Federation Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Russian Federation's infant mortality rate was 3.2 in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 14.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's infant mortality rate stood at 3.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.2 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 163rd globally.
The Russian Federation's infant mortality rate has undergone significant improvement over the past 65 years, with a notable decline from its all-time peak of 36.30 in 1960 to 3.16 in 2025. This reduction represents a substantial drop of 91.23% and places Russia among the countries with the lowest infant mortality rates globally. In comparison, the United Arab Emirates, which ranks closer to Russia in terms of infant mortality rate, reported a value of 3.46 in 2025. The downward trend is consistent with global health improvements, where the European Union, for instance, also reported an infant mortality rate of 3.13 in 2025. This progress is likely attributed to advancements in healthcare infrastructure, access to medical services, and improved living standards. However, sustaining this trend will require continued investments in healthcare and addressing ongoing challenges, such as regional disparities and demographic shifts, to ensure Russia's position among the lowest infant mortality rates globally remains stable.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.2 | −0.5 | #163 |
| 2023 | 3.7 | −0.2 | #38 |
| 2022 | 3.9 | −0.2 | #40 |
| 2021 | 4.1 | −0.3 | #39 |
| 2020 | 4.4 | −0.3 | #41 |
| 2019 | 4.7 | −0.4 | #42 |
| 2018 | 5.1 | −0.5 | #44 |
| 2017 | 5.6 | −0.5 | #47 |
| 2016 | 6.1 | −0.5 | #49 |
| 2015 | 6.6 | −0.6 | #52 |
| 2014 | 7.2 | −0.4 | #53 |
| 2013 | 7.6 | −0.3 | #53 |
| 2012 | 7.9 | −0.2 | #53 |
| 2011 | 8.1 | −0.2 | #53 |
| 2010 | 8.3 | −0.3 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation 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
Russian Federation's infant mortality rate was 3.2 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 14.6% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's infant mortality rate peaked at 36.3 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Russian Federation was 3.2 in 2025.
Russian Federation ranks 163rd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 3.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Russian Federation in 2025 was 3.2. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Russian Federation Infant Mortality Rate},
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year = {2026}
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