Infant Mortality Rate: Bahrain
Bahrain's infant mortality rate is currently 7.3 per 1,000 births as of 2024. # Bahrain Infant Mortality Rate Bahrain recorded an infant mortality rate of 7.
Current (2024)
7.3 per 1,000 births
+1.4% y/y
Peak (1960)
159.7 per 1,000 births
Low (2015)
6.3 per 1,000 births
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Infant Mortality Rate — Bahrain
1960 — 2024
Infant Mortality Rate — Bahrain
Analysis# Bahrain Infant Mortality Rate
Bahrain recorded an infant mortality rate of 7.3 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting substantial progress in child health over the past six decades. The country has achieved a 95.4% reduction since 1960, when the rate peaked at 159.7 per 1,000 births. Bahrain reached its lowest point in 2015 at 6.3 per 1,000 births, positioning itself among nations with strong healthcare outcomes.
Since 2015, the rate has risen gradually, increasing 1.0 point over nine years. The consistent upward movement from 2015 through 2024—from 6.3 to 7.3 per 1,000 births—suggests either demographic shifts or modest changes in health service delivery. Despite this recent uptick, Bahrain's current level remains exceptionally low by global standards, indicating sustained institutional capacity in maternal and neonatal care.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.3 per 1,000 births | +1.39% |
| 2023 | 7.2 per 1,000 births | +2.86% |
| 2022 | 7 per 1,000 births | +2.94% |
| 2021 | 6.8 per 1,000 births | +3.03% |
| 2020 | 6.6 per 1,000 births | +1.54% |
| 2019 | 6.5 per 1,000 births | +1.56% |
| 2018 | 6.4 per 1,000 births | +1.59% |
| 2017 | 6.3 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 6.3 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2015 | 6.3 per 1,000 births | -1.56% |
| 2014 | 6.4 per 1,000 births | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 6.5 per 1,000 births | -1.52% |
| 2012 | 6.6 per 1,000 births | -2.94% |
| 2011 | 6.8 per 1,000 births | -4.23% |
| 2010 | 7.1 per 1,000 births | -4.05% |
| 2009 | 7.4 per 1,000 births | -5.13% |
| 2008 | 7.8 per 1,000 births | -3.70% |
| 2007 | 8.1 per 1,000 births | -4.71% |
| 2006 | 8.5 per 1,000 births | -3.41% |
| 2005 | 8.8 per 1,000 births | -3.30% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.1 per 1,000 births | -3.19% |
| 2003 | 9.4 per 1,000 births | -3.09% |
| 2002 | 9.7 per 1,000 births | -3.00% |
| 2001 | 10 per 1,000 births | -4.76% |
| 2000 | 10.5 per 1,000 births | -5.41% |
| 1999 | 11.1 per 1,000 births | -6.72% |
| 1998 | 11.9 per 1,000 births | -8.46% |
| 1997 | 13 per 1,000 births | -8.45% |
| 1996 | 14.2 per 1,000 births | -8.97% |
| 1995 | 15.6 per 1,000 births | -7.69% |
| 1994 | 16.9 per 1,000 births | -6.63% |
| 1993 | 18.1 per 1,000 births | -5.24% |
| 1992 | 19.1 per 1,000 births | -3.05% |
| 1991 | 19.7 per 1,000 births | -1.50% |
| 1990 | 20 per 1,000 births | -0.99% |
| 1989 | 20.2 per 1,000 births | -0.98% |
| 1988 | 20.4 per 1,000 births | -1.45% |
| 1987 | 20.7 per 1,000 births | -2.82% |
| 1986 | 21.3 per 1,000 births | -3.18% |
| 1985 | 22 per 1,000 births | -3.93% |
| 1984 | 22.9 per 1,000 births | -4.98% |
| 1983 | 24.1 per 1,000 births | -5.12% |
| 1982 | 25.4 per 1,000 births | -5.93% |
| 1981 | 27 per 1,000 births | -6.25% |
| 1980 | 28.8 per 1,000 births | -6.49% |
| 1979 | 30.8 per 1,000 births | -6.95% |
| 1978 | 33.1 per 1,000 births | -7.28% |
| 1977 | 35.7 per 1,000 births | -7.27% |
| 1976 | 38.5 per 1,000 births | -7.89% |
| 1975 | 41.8 per 1,000 births | -8.13% |
| 1974 | 45.5 per 1,000 births | -8.63% |
| 1973 | 49.8 per 1,000 births | -8.96% |
| 1972 | 54.7 per 1,000 births | -8.99% |
| 1971 | 60.1 per 1,000 births | -9.21% |
| 1970 | 66.2 per 1,000 births | -9.19% |
| 1969 | 72.9 per 1,000 births | -8.99% |
| 1968 | 80.1 per 1,000 births | -8.87% |
| 1967 | 87.9 per 1,000 births | -8.72% |
| 1966 | 96.3 per 1,000 births | -8.46% |
| 1965 | 105.2 per 1,000 births | -8.28% |
| 1964 | 114.7 per 1,000 births | -8.17% |
| 1963 | 124.9 per 1,000 births | -7.96% |
| 1962 | 135.7 per 1,000 births | -7.88% |
| 1961 | 147.3 per 1,000 births | -7.76% |
| 1960 | 159.7 per 1,000 births | — |
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