Singapore Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Singapore's infant mortality rate was 1.6 in 2025, ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Singapore's infant mortality rate stood at 1.6 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.6 by 2025. Singapore ranked 192nd globally.
Singapore's Infant Mortality Rate has significantly improved over the past six and a half decades, with the rate declining from 35.40 in 1960 to 1.58 in 2025, a reduction of 93.96%. This improvement positions Singapore as one of the countries with the lowest infant mortality rates globally, ranking 192 out of 219 countries in 2025. In comparison, its peer countries, such as Belarus, have a slightly higher rate of 1.64, while Estonia's rate of 1.48 is marginally lower. The steep decline in Singapore's Infant Mortality Rate since 1960 reflects the country's rapid economic growth and advancements in healthcare infrastructure. The current rate of 1.58 is a testament to Singapore's success in providing high-quality healthcare services to its citizens. However, any potential decline in government healthcare spending or investment in healthcare infrastructure could negatively impact the infant mortality rate and alter the country's trajectory towards achieving even lower rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.6 | −0.1 | #192 |
| 2023 | 1.7 | −0.1 | #3 |
| 2022 | 1.8 | −0.1 | #5 |
| 2021 | 1.9 | +0.0 | #6 |
| 2020 | 1.9 | −0.1 | #6 |
| 2019 | 2.0 | −0.1 | #7 |
| 2018 | 2.1 | +0.0 | #9 |
| 2017 | 2.1 | −0.1 | #8 |
| 2016 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #8 |
| 2015 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #8 |
| 2014 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #6 |
| 2013 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #6 |
| 2012 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #4 |
| 2011 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #2 |
| 2010 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Singapore's infant mortality rate was 1.6 in 2025. Ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous year.
Singapore's infant mortality rate peaked at 35.4 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Singapore was 1.6 in 2025.
Singapore ranks 192nd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 1.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Singapore in 2025 was 1.6. This ranks 192nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_infant-mortality,
title = {Singapore Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}