Infant Mortality Rate: Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate is currently 54.6 per 1,000 births as of 2024. # Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate stands at 54.
Current (2024)
54.6 per 1,000 births
-3.0% y/y
Peak (1960)
165.7 per 1,000 births
Low (2024)
54.6 per 1,000 births
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Infant Mortality Rate — Sierra Leone
1960 — 2024
Infant Mortality Rate — Sierra Leone
Analysis# Sierra Leone Infant Mortality Rate
Sierra Leone's infant mortality rate stands at 54.6 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking a dramatic improvement from the 165.7 per 1,000 recorded in 1960—a 67% decline over six decades. The country has achieved its lowest rate on record in 2024, demonstrating sustained progress in child survival despite significant development challenges.
The past decade reveals accelerating gains. Between 2015 and 2024, the rate fell from 76.9 to 54.6 per 1,000 births, with consistent year-over-year improvements. This downward trajectory reflects expanded healthcare access, improved maternal care, and vaccination programs. The steady decline suggests momentum will likely continue, positioning Sierra Leone toward further reductions in infant mortality as health infrastructure strengthens.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.6 per 1,000 births | -3.02% |
| 2023 | 56.3 per 1,000 births | -3.10% |
| 2022 | 58.1 per 1,000 births | -3.01% |
| 2021 | 59.9 per 1,000 births | -3.23% |
| 2020 | 61.9 per 1,000 births | -3.28% |
| 2019 | 64 per 1,000 births | -3.47% |
| 2018 | 66.3 per 1,000 births | -3.49% |
| 2017 | 68.7 per 1,000 births | -3.65% |
| 2016 | 71.3 per 1,000 births | -7.28% |
| 2015 | 76.9 per 1,000 births | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 77.8 per 1,000 births | -2.87% |
| 2013 | 80.1 per 1,000 births | -3.96% |
| 2012 | 83.4 per 1,000 births | -4.14% |
| 2011 | 87 per 1,000 births | -4.19% |
| 2010 | 90.8 per 1,000 births | -4.12% |
| 2009 | 94.7 per 1,000 births | -3.96% |
| 2008 | 98.6 per 1,000 births | -3.62% |
| 2007 | 102.3 per 1,000 births | -3.40% |
| 2006 | 105.9 per 1,000 births | -3.11% |
| 2005 | 109.3 per 1,000 births | -2.76% |
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| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 112.4 per 1,000 births | -2.60% |
| 2003 | 115.4 per 1,000 births | -2.37% |
| 2002 | 118.2 per 1,000 births | -2.15% |
| 2001 | 120.8 per 1,000 births | -2.11% |
| 2000 | 123.4 per 1,000 births | -1.99% |
| 1999 | 125.9 per 1,000 births | -1.64% |
| 1998 | 128 per 1,000 births | -1.54% |
| 1997 | 130 per 1,000 births | -1.22% |
| 1996 | 131.6 per 1,000 births | -0.98% |
| 1995 | 132.9 per 1,000 births | -0.67% |
| 1994 | 133.8 per 1,000 births | -0.52% |
| 1993 | 134.5 per 1,000 births | -0.22% |
| 1992 | 134.8 per 1,000 births | -0.22% |
| 1991 | 135.1 per 1,000 births | -0.22% |
| 1990 | 135.4 per 1,000 births | -0.15% |
| 1989 | 135.6 per 1,000 births | -0.22% |
| 1988 | 135.9 per 1,000 births | -0.37% |
| 1987 | 136.4 per 1,000 births | -0.37% |
| 1986 | 136.9 per 1,000 births | -0.44% |
| 1985 | 137.5 per 1,000 births | -0.43% |
| 1984 | 138.1 per 1,000 births | -0.43% |
| 1983 | 138.7 per 1,000 births | -0.43% |
| 1982 | 139.3 per 1,000 births | -0.57% |
| 1981 | 140.1 per 1,000 births | -0.57% |
| 1980 | 140.9 per 1,000 births | -0.70% |
| 1979 | 141.9 per 1,000 births | -0.70% |
| 1978 | 142.9 per 1,000 births | -0.76% |
| 1977 | 144 per 1,000 births | -0.76% |
| 1976 | 145.1 per 1,000 births | -0.75% |
| 1975 | 146.2 per 1,000 births | -0.81% |
| 1974 | 147.4 per 1,000 births | -0.67% |
| 1973 | 148.4 per 1,000 births | -0.87% |
| 1972 | 149.7 per 1,000 births | -0.86% |
| 1971 | 151 per 1,000 births | -0.98% |
| 1970 | 152.5 per 1,000 births | -0.91% |
| 1969 | 153.9 per 1,000 births | -0.90% |
| 1968 | 155.3 per 1,000 births | -0.96% |
| 1967 | 156.8 per 1,000 births | -0.95% |
| 1966 | 158.3 per 1,000 births | -0.94% |
| 1965 | 159.8 per 1,000 births | -0.87% |
| 1964 | 161.2 per 1,000 births | -0.74% |
| 1963 | 162.4 per 1,000 births | -0.73% |
| 1962 | 163.6 per 1,000 births | -0.67% |
| 1961 | 164.7 per 1,000 births | -0.60% |
| 1960 | 165.7 per 1,000 births | — |
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