United Arab Emirates Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
United Arab Emirates's infant mortality rate was 3.5 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's infant mortality rate stood at 3.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.5 by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 162nd globally.
The United Arab Emirates has reduced its infant mortality rate from an all‑time peak of 145.40 in 1960 to a trough of 3.46 in 2025, placing it 162nd globally and ranking it alongside peers such as France (3.48) and the Netherlands (3.50). Over the 65‑year span, the decline reflects expansive investments in health infrastructure, widespread immunisation programmes, and the introduction of advanced neonatal care facilities that have narrowed the gap with high‑income economies. While the early decades were marked by limited medical resources and high rates of communicable disease, the post‑2000 era saw rapid urbanisation and a surge in expatriate medical expertise, accelerating progress. The current level of 3.46 deaths per 1,000 live births suggests that the UAE has approached the low‑mortality benchmarks of many developed nations, yet sustaining this trajectory will depend on continued public‑health financing, maternal health initiatives, and the integration of emerging technologies in perinatal care.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.5 | −0.5 | #162 |
| 2023 | 4.0 | −0.2 | #40 |
| 2022 | 4.2 | −0.2 | #43 |
| 2021 | 4.4 | −0.3 | #42 |
| 2020 | 4.7 | −0.3 | #43 |
| 2019 | 5.0 | −0.3 | #45 |
| 2018 | 5.3 | −0.3 | #46 |
| 2017 | 5.6 | −0.2 | #45 |
| 2016 | 5.8 | −0.3 | #47 |
| 2015 | 6.1 | −0.2 | #48 |
| 2014 | 6.3 | −0.2 | #48 |
| 2013 | 6.5 | −0.2 | #48 |
| 2012 | 6.7 | −0.1 | #50 |
| 2011 | 6.8 | −0.2 | #49 |
| 2010 | 7.0 | −0.2 | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates's infant mortality rate was 3.5 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 13.5% decrease from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's infant mortality rate peaked at 145.4 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in United Arab Emirates was 3.5 in 2025.
United Arab Emirates ranks 162nd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 3.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 3.5. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_infant-mortality,
title = {United Arab Emirates Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}