Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
28.6−2.3 (-7.5%)
Year 2025Rank #46 GlobalPeak 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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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.
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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}
}