Benin - Infant Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Benin Infant Mortality Rate decreased by 1.9% year on year. At 64.95 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was number 23 among other countries in Infant Mortality Rate. Benin is overtaken by Mali, which was ranked number 22 at 65.39 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Ivory Coast with 64.29 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Central African Republic topped the ranking with 89.77 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a fall of 1.3% compared to 2018. Central African Republic, Nigeria and Somalia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +8.9% per year, while Montenegro witnessed the worst performance at -12.8% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 64.95 |
| 2018 | 66.07 |
| 2017 | 67.53 |
| 2016 | 68.94 |
| 2015 | 70.29 |
How does Benin rank in Infant Mortality Rate?
| # | 582 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Central African Republic
|
90 | 2019 | -1.3 % | -2.2 % | View data | |
| 3 |
#3
Nigeria
|
81 | 2019 | -1.7 % | -1.3 % | View data | |
| 22 |
#22
Mali
|
65 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -2.6 % | View data | |
| 23 |
#23
Benin
|
65 | 2019 | -1.7 % | -1.9 % | View data | |
| 24 |
#24
Ivory Coast
|
64 | 2019 | -2.6 % | -2.9 % | View data | |