Infant Mortality Rate: Syria

Analysis# Syria Infant Mortality Rate Syria's infant mortality rate stands at 17.7 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a dramatic 83.5% decline since 1960, when the rate peaked at 107.3. The country achieved its lowest recorded rate of 17.5 in 2008, demonstrating sustained progress in child health outcomes over decades. The current figure sits just marginally above that historic low, indicating Syria has maintained near-peak performance despite significant challenges. A sharp deterioration occurred between 2008 and 2015, when the rate climbed from 17.5 to 25.5—a direct consequence of Syria's civil conflict and humanitarian crisis. Since 2015, however, consistent improvement has resumed, with the rate declining steadily from 25.5 to the current 17.7. This recent downward trend suggests ongoing recovery and renewed investment in maternal and infant health services, positioning the rate on a path toward further improvement.