Sri Lanka Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Sri Lanka's infant mortality rate was 4.8 in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
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.
Sri Lanka's infant mortality rate has undergone a dramatic decline, falling from 57.20 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1960 to 4.84 in 2025, reflecting sustained improvements in healthcare access, maternal education, and public health infrastructure over 65 years. This places Sri Lanka at rank 144 globally, with its 2025 rate now comparable to that of Bulgaria (4.72) and slightly lower than Uruguay (5.10), despite significant differences in income levels. The all-time peak in 1960 contrasted sharply with the all-time trough reached in 2025, underscoring decades of progress even amid periods of political instability and economic challenge. The decline has been particularly notable when compared to peer nations such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, which recorded a rate of 5.04 in the same year. Continued investment in rural healthcare, nutrition, and neonatal care will be critical to maintaining this downward trajectory. Future gains may depend on addressing emerging challenges such as non-communicable diseases during pregnancy and ensuring equitable access to quality medical services across all regions.
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
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title = {Sri Lanka Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}