Maldives - Infant Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Maldives Infant Mortality Rate fell by 6.9% year on year. At 6.5 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 135 comparing other countries in Infant Mortality Rate. Central African Republic lead the ranking with 81 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, that is a fall of 2.9% compared to 2018. Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Somalia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela witnessed the best average annual growth at +6.4% per year, while Macedonia recorded the worst performance at -13.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.50 |
| 2018 | 7.00 |
| 2017 | 7.60 |
| 2016 | 8.10 |
| 2015 | 8.70 |
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How does Maldives rank in Infant Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Central African Republic
|
81 | 2019 | -2.9 % | -2.5 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Sierra Leone
|
81 | 2019 | -3.0 % | -3.1 % | View data | |
| 133 |
#133
Kuwait
|
7 | 2019 | -1.4 % | -2.5 % | View data | |
| 135 |
#135
Maldives
|
7 | 2019 | -7.1 % | -6.9 % | View data | |
| 136 |
#136
United Arab Emirates
|
6 | 2019 | -1.5 % | -1.2 % | View data | |