Key Market Indicators
By 2026, child mortality in Micronesia is forecast to decline to 52 deaths per 1,000 live births, down from 62 deaths in 2021. This represents an average annual decrease of 2.8%. Since 1968, the mortality rate has decreased by an average of 2.4% annually. In 2021, Micronesia ranked 166th, falling behind Brunei (62 deaths per 1,000 live births). India, Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. Likewise, immunisation coverage for children aged 12-23 months is expected to decrease to 75% by 2026, down from 76% in 2021. Since 1992, the coverage rate has risen by an average of 2 points per year. In 2021, Micronesia ranked 160th, behind Brazil (76%). Greece, Mongolia and Latvia were ranked second, third and fourth, respectively.
