Sri Lanka Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Overview
Sri Lanka's infant mortality rate stood at 4.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.8 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 144th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.8 | −0.5 | #144 |
| 2023 | 5.3 | −0.2 | #54 |
| 2022 | 5.5 | −0.3 | #55 |
| 2021 | 5.8 | −0.2 | #57 |
| 2020 | 6.0 | −0.2 | #57 |
| 2019 | 6.2 | −0.3 | #57 |
| 2018 | 6.5 | −0.2 | #57 |
| 2017 | 6.7 | −0.3 | #56 |
| 2016 | 7.0 | −0.4 | #56 |
| 2015 | 7.4 | −0.3 | #55 |
| 2014 | 7.7 | −0.4 | #55 |
| 2013 | 8.1 | −0.4 | #56 |
| 2012 | 8.5 | −0.4 | #59 |
| 2011 | 8.9 | −0.2 | #59 |
| 2010 | 9.1 | −3.9 | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Sri Lanka's infant mortality rate was 4.8 in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's infant mortality rate peaked at 57.2 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Sri Lanka was 4.8 in 2025.
Sri Lanka ranks 144th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 4.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 4.8. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_infant-mortality,
title = {Sri Lanka Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/infant-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}