Infant Mortality Rate: Sudan

Analysis# Sudan Infant Mortality Rate Sudan's infant mortality rate stands at 42.9 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting substantial progress over six decades. Since 1960, the rate has declined 53.8%, dropping from a peak of 180.9 per 1,000 births in 1988. The country achieved its lowest recorded rate of 39.8 per 1,000 births in 2022, demonstrating long-term improvements in child health outcomes despite ongoing challenges. The past decade reveals a consistent downward trend from 2015 through 2022, with the rate declining from 48.4 to 39.8 per 1,000 births. A notable uptick occurred in 2023 (44.0), pushing the 2024 figure to 42.9—suggesting recent instability in health indicators. Whether this represents a temporary fluctuation or signals emerging obstacles to continued progress remains an open question for ongoing monitoring.