Suriname Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Suriname's infant mortality rate was 14.3 in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1983–2025.
Overview
Suriname's infant mortality rate stood at 14.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.3 by 2025. Suriname ranked 84th globally.
Suriname's infant mortality rate has undergone significant improvement over the past four decades, with the most recent value standing at 14.28 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, ranking it #84 globally. This represents a substantial decline from the peak of 43.90 in 1983, underscoring the progress made in improving healthcare infrastructure and access to quality medical services. In comparison, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, a peer country with a similar ranking, also witnessed a significant decline in infant mortality rates, from 54.60 in 1983 to 14.50 in 2025. The Kyrgyz Republic, another peer country, has also seen a decline, albeit at a slower pace, from 63.30 in 1983 to 14.24 in 2025. The downward trend in Suriname's infant mortality rate indicates a positive trajectory, and continued investments in healthcare and public health initiatives are likely to further reduce the rate and move Suriname closer to the global average.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 13.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.3 | −0.9 | #84 |
| 2023 | 15.2 | −0.5 | #112 |
| 2022 | 15.7 | −0.5 | #114 |
| 2021 | 16.2 | −0.4 | #114 |
| 2020 | 16.6 | −0.5 | #113 |
| 2019 | 17.1 | −0.5 | #114 |
| 2018 | 17.6 | −0.5 | #114 |
| 2017 | 18.1 | −0.5 | #115 |
| 2016 | 18.6 | −0.4 | #115 |
| 2015 | 19.0 | −0.4 | #115 |
| 2014 | 19.4 | −0.4 | #114 |
| 2013 | 19.8 | −0.5 | #113 |
| 2012 | 20.3 | −0.4 | #111 |
| 2011 | 20.7 | −0.4 | #111 |
| 2010 | 21.1 | −0.5 | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's infant mortality rate was 14.3 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
Suriname's infant mortality rate peaked at 43.9 in 1983.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Suriname was 14.3 in 2025.
Suriname ranks 84th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 14.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Suriname in 2025 was 14.3. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_infant-mortality,
title = {Suriname Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}