Serbia Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Serbia's infant mortality rate was 4.3 in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Serbia's infant mortality rate stood at 4.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.3 by 2025. Serbia ranked 150th globally.
Serbia's infant mortality rate has undergone significant improvement over the past four decades. At 4.30, the country ranks 150 globally, marking a substantial decline from its all-time peak of 34.70 in 1984. Comparable nations, such as Canada and Maldives, have similar infant mortality rates, while the United Kingdom has a slightly lower rate of 4.06. The improvement in Serbia's infant mortality rate is a testament to advancements in healthcare infrastructure and policies implemented during the post-1984 period. The downward trend is consistent with global trends, as many countries have made significant strides in reducing infant mortality rates. However, Serbia still lags behind developed economies, indicating areas for further improvement. To sustain this progress, continued investment in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, would be crucial.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.3 | −0.2 | #150 |
| 2023 | 4.5 | +0.0 | #46 |
| 2022 | 4.5 | −0.1 | #45 |
| 2021 | 4.6 | −0.1 | #45 |
| 2020 | 4.7 | −0.1 | #44 |
| 2019 | 4.8 | −0.2 | #43 |
| 2018 | 5.0 | −0.1 | #42 |
| 2017 | 5.1 | −0.1 | #44 |
| 2016 | 5.2 | −0.2 | #44 |
| 2015 | 5.4 | −0.3 | #44 |
| 2014 | 5.7 | −0.2 | #44 |
| 2013 | 5.9 | −0.2 | #46 |
| 2012 | 6.1 | −0.3 | #47 |
| 2011 | 6.4 | −0.2 | #47 |
| 2010 | 6.6 | −0.1 | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's infant mortality rate was 4.3 in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
Serbia's infant mortality rate peaked at 34.7 in 1984.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Serbia was 4.3 in 2025.
Serbia ranks 150th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 4.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Serbia in 2025 was 4.3. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_infant-mortality,
title = {Serbia Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}