Home Zambia Health Infant Mortality Rate

Zambia Infant Mortality Rate

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

28.6 −2.3 (-7.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #46 Global Peak 102.2 (1991) Source World Bank

Zambia Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Zambia's infant mortality rate stood at 28.6 in 2025, a decline of +2.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.6 by 2025. Zambia ranked 46th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 27.4 - -
2025* trend 28.6 - -
2025 28.6 −2.3 #46
2023 30.9 −1.3 #151
2022 32.2 −1.2 #153
2021 33.4 −1.1 #155
2020 34.5 −1.2 #155
2019 35.7 −1.8 #155
2018 37.5 −1.3 #156
2017 38.8 −2.1 #157
2016 40.9 −1.6 #158
2015 42.5 −0.8 #160
2014 43.3 −1.4 #159
2013 44.7 −1.7 #160
2012 46.4 −1.2 #159
2011 47.6 −1.4 #160
2010 49.0 −1.7 #159
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +128.8% GDP growth 6.2% C/A balance 11.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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

What is Zambia's infant mortality rate?

Zambia's infant mortality rate was 28.6 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Zambia?

Zambia's infant mortality rate peaked at 102.2 in 1991.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Zambia?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Zambia was 28.6 in 2025.

How does Zambia rank in infant mortality rate?

Zambia ranks 46th 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 Zambia in 2025?

Zambia's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 28.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Zambia in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Zambia in 2025 was 28.6. This ranks 46th in the world.

Cite this page

APA
Zambia Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/zambia/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_zambia_infant-mortality, title = {Zambia Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }