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Uganda Infant Mortality Rate

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births  SP.DYN.IMRT.IN

25.6 −2.0 (-7.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #53 Global Peak 126.9 (1980) Source World Bank

Uganda Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Uganda's infant mortality rate stood at 25.6 in 2025, a decline of +2.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.6 by 2025. Uganda ranked 53rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 24.6 - -
2025* trend 25.6 - -
2025 25.6 −2.0 #53
2023 27.6 −1.1 #144
2022 28.7 −0.8 #144
2021 29.5 −1.1 #144
2020 30.6 −1.1 #145
2019 31.7 −1.2 #145
2018 32.9 −1.7 #147
2017 34.6 −1.8 #148
2016 36.4 −2.0 #149
2015 38.4 −1.9 #150
2014 40.3 −1.9 #152
2013 42.2 −1.9 #153
2012 44.1 −2.6 #155
2011 46.7 −2.8 #159
2010 49.5 −2.9 #160
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 16.6% Rate 21.8% Gap +5.3pp Reserves YoY -3.3%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uganda's infant mortality rate?

Uganda's infant mortality rate was 25.6 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Uganda?

Uganda's infant mortality rate peaked at 126.9 in 1980.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Uganda?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Uganda was 25.6 in 2025.

How does Uganda rank in infant mortality rate?

Uganda ranks 53rd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for infant mortality rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected infant mortality rate of Uganda in 2025?

Uganda's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 25.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Uganda in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Uganda in 2025 was 25.6. This ranks 53rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_uganda_infant-mortality, title = {Uganda Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }