Infant Mortality Rate: Yemen

Analysis# Yemen Infant Mortality Rate Yemen's infant mortality rate stands at 33.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a historic low for the country. Since 1960, when the rate peaked at 275.9 per 1,000 births, Yemen has achieved an 87.7% decline over six decades. The current figure reflects dramatic progress in child survival, though it remains elevated compared to global averages. The steepest improvements occurred in the latter half of the 20th century, with consistent year-over-year gains accelerating after 2015. From 2015 to 2024, the rate fell from 41.6 to 33.8 per 1,000 births—a 9-point drop in less than a decade. This recent trajectory indicates sustained momentum in reducing infant mortality, driven by expanding healthcare access and improved maternal health interventions across the country.