Zambia - Infant Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Zambia Infant Mortality Rate decreased by 2.3% year on year. With 42.4 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 29 comparing other countries in Infant Mortality Rate. Zambia is overtaken by Yemen, which was ranked number 28 at 43.6 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Sudan at 41 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Central African Republic ranked the highest with 81 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, -2.9% versus 2018. Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Somalia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.4% per year, while Macedonia was the worst growing country at -13.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 42.40 |
| 2018 | 43.40 |
| 2017 | 44.10 |
| 2016 | 45.80 |
| 2015 | 46.70 |
How does Zambia 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 | |
| 28 |
#28
Yemen
|
44 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.3 % | View data | |
| 29 |
#29
Zambia
|
42 | 2019 | -2.3 % | -2.3 % | View data | |
| 30 |
#30
Sudan
|
41 | 2019 | -2.4 % | -2.4 % | View data | |