Brazil vs United States: Infant Mortality Rate Comparison

Compare Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) of Brazil and United States over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚑ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2024, Brazil recorded Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) of 12.30 vs 5.50 for United States (Brazil's Infant Mortality Rate is 6.80 higher than United States's.).

πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
12.30
-57.7% since 2000
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
5.50
-22.5% since 2000
βš–οΈ Difference / Gap
6.80
Latest Year: 2024
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)
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Brazil vs United States All Annual Observations (1960 – 2024)

Complete annual observations of Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) for Brazil and United States reported by World Bank.

Year πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil Infant Mortality Rate πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Infant Mortality Rate Difference / Gap
2024 12.30 5.50 6.80
2023 12.40 5.50 6.90
2022 12.60 5.50 7.10
2021 12.70 5.50 7.20
2020 12.80 5.50 7.30
2019 12.90 5.50 7.40
2018 13.10 5.60 7.50
2017 13.30 5.60 7.70
2016 14.60 5.70 8.90
2015 13.70 5.80 7.90
2014 14.00 5.80 8.20
2013 14.40 5.90 8.50
2012 14.80 6.00 8.80
2011 15.30 6.10 9.20
2010 16.00 6.20 9.80
2009 16.70 6.40 10.30
2008 17.60 6.50 11.10
2007 18.60 6.60 12.00
2006 19.70 6.70 13.00
2005 21.00 6.80 14.20
2004 22.40 6.80 15.60
2003 24.00 6.90 17.10
2002 25.60 7.00 18.60
2001 27.30 7.00 20.30
2000 29.10 7.10 22.00
1999 31.10 7.20 23.90
1998 33.10 7.30 25.80
1997 35.20 7.50 27.70
1996 37.50 7.70 29.80
1995 39.90 7.90 32.00
1994 42.40 8.20 34.20
1993 44.90 8.50 36.40
1992 47.40 8.80 38.60
1991 49.80 9.10 40.70
1990 51.90 9.40 42.50
1989 54.00 9.70 44.30
1988 56.00 9.90 46.10
1987 58.10 10.10 48.00
1986 60.10 10.40 49.70
1985 62.30 10.60 51.70
1984 64.80 10.90 53.90
1983 67.40 11.20 56.20
1982 70.40 11.60 58.80
1981 73.60 12.10 61.50
1980 76.70 12.60 64.10
1979 79.90 13.10 66.80
1978 82.90 13.80 69.10
1977 85.70 14.40 71.30
1976 88.40 15.20 73.20
1975 90.90 15.90 75.00
1974 93.30 16.70 76.60
1973 95.60 17.50 78.10
1972 97.90 18.30 79.60
1971 100.10 19.10 81.00
1970 102.20 19.90 82.30
1969 104.30 20.70 83.60
1968 106.40 21.40 85.00
1967 108.50 22.10 86.40
1966 110.70 22.70 88.00
1965 113.00 23.30 89.70
1964 115.40 23.90 91.50
1963 118.00 24.40 93.60
1962 120.80 25.00 95.80
1961 124.00 25.50 98.50
1960 127.20 25.90 101.30

Infant Mortality Rate Comparison

β€’ Current Leader: In 2024, Brazil recorded Infant Mortality Rate of 12.30, while United States recorded 5.50, a difference of 6.80.
β€’ 1960 Baseline: Brazil stood at 127.20 and United States stood at 25.90.
β€’ 2000–2024 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 12.30 (-57.7% since 2000), while United States moved to 5.50 (-22.5% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2024, Brazil and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Brazil recorded 127.20 compared to 25.90 for United States. By 2024, the values evolved to 12.30 and 5.50 respectively.

Key Differences

β€’ Absolute Gap: Difference in 2024 is 6.80.
β€’ Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 12.30 (Brazil in 2024).
β€’ Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved -57.7% since 2000, while United States achieved -22.5% since 2000.

About Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)

Infant mortality rate is the number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Brazil and United States.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Infant Mortality Rate

What is the Infant Mortality Rate of Brazil?

In 2024, Brazil's Infant Mortality Rate was 12.30 according to official World Bank data.

What is the Infant Mortality Rate of United States?

In 2024, United States's Infant Mortality Rate was 5.50 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Infant Mortality Rate?

In 2024, Brazil recorded a higher Infant Mortality Rate of 12.30 compared to United States's 5.50 (a difference of 6.80).

How has Infant Mortality Rate changed over time for Brazil and United States?

From 2000 to 2024, Brazil's Infant Mortality Rate changed by -57.7% since 2000, while United States's changed by -22.5% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.DYN.IMRT.IN (Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)). Values represent annual infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) for Brazil and United States from 1960 through 2024. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.