Spain Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Spain's infant mortality rate was 2.6 in 2025, ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Spain's infant mortality rate stood at 2.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.6 by 2025. Spain ranked 172nd globally.
Spain has made significant strides in reducing its infant mortality rate over the past six and a half decades, with a staggering decline from 46.80 in 1960 to 2.60 in 2025. This remarkable progress places Spain among the lower ranks of countries globally, with Denmark and Israel boasting slightly higher rates of 2.88 and 2.58, respectively. The drastic reduction in infant mortality is a testament to advancements in healthcare infrastructure, improved sanitation, and increased access to quality medical care. The 2025 rate of 2.60 represents a substantial improvement, ranking Spain as the 172nd lowest globally. A continued focus on healthcare investments and public health initiatives will be crucial in sustaining this trend. However, if Spain's economic growth falters and public spending on healthcare is reduced, the trajectory of infant mortality rate improvement may be threatened, potentially reversing some of the progress made since 1960.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.6 | +0.0 | #172 |
| 2023 | 2.6 | +0.0 | #20 |
| 2022 | 2.6 | +0.0 | #18 |
| 2021 | 2.6 | +0.0 | #17 |
| 2020 | 2.6 | +0.0 | #18 |
| 2019 | 2.6 | −0.1 | #14 |
| 2018 | 2.7 | +0.0 | #15 |
| 2017 | 2.7 | +0.0 | #13 |
| 2016 | 2.7 | +0.0 | #13 |
| 2015 | 2.7 | −0.1 | #13 |
| 2014 | 2.8 | −0.1 | #13 |
| 2013 | 2.9 | +0.0 | #13 |
| 2012 | 2.9 | −0.1 | #12 |
| 2011 | 3.0 | −0.2 | #12 |
| 2010 | 3.2 | −0.1 | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Spain's infant mortality rate was 2.6 in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Spain's infant mortality rate peaked at 46.8 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Spain was 2.6 in 2019.
Spain ranks 172nd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 2.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Spain in 2025 was 2.6. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_infant-mortality,
title = {Spain Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}