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Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate

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

52.2 −4.0 (-7.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #9 Global Peak 165.3 (1960) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate stood at 52.2 in 2025, a decline of +4.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.2 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 9th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 50.2 - -
2025* trend 52.2 - -
2025 52.2 −4.0 #9
2023 56.2 −1.8 #187
2022 58.0 −2.0 #187
2021 60.0 −1.9 #187
2020 61.9 −2.2 #187
2019 64.1 −2.2 #188
2018 66.3 −2.5 #188
2017 68.8 −2.5 #189
2016 71.3 −5.6 #192
2015 76.9 −0.8 #193
2014 77.7 −2.3 #192
2013 80.0 −3.4 #193
2012 83.4 −3.6 #194
2011 87.0 −3.8 #194
2010 90.8 −3.9 #194
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 47.6% Reserves YoY -20.6% FX YoY +51.7%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate?

Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate was 52.2 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate peaked at 165.3 in 1960.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Sierra Leone?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Sierra Leone was 52.2 in 2025.

How does Sierra Leone rank in infant mortality rate?

Sierra Leone ranks 9th 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 Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 52.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 52.2. This ranks 9th in the world.

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APA
Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_infant-mortality, title = {Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }