Infant Mortality Rate: Somalia

Analysis# Somalia Infant Mortality Rate Somalia's infant mortality rate stands at 65.4 deaths per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a dramatic improvement from the catastrophic peak of 223.2 in 1992 during the country's civil conflict. Since 1983, the rate has declined 39.0%, marking substantial progress in child survival despite ongoing challenges. The current figure remains the lowest recorded in the dataset, reflecting steady advancement in healthcare and living conditions over four decades. The most significant gains occurred between 1992 and 2019, when the rate fell from 223.2 to 75.0 per 1,000 births. A notable fluctuation in 2022—rising to 89.2—interrupted the downward trajectory, though 2023 and 2024 resumed the improvement pattern. The recent stabilization near 65 suggests Somalia is consolidating gains in infant health, though the rate remains substantially higher than global averages, indicating continued vulnerability to health system disruptions.