The global distribution of infant deaths remains highly concentrated in countries like Nigeria, India, and Pakistan, with Nigeria holding the largest share at 15.23%. Despite a general decline in infant death share across most countries, significant reductions were seen in China (-14.21%), India (-6.47%), and Bangladesh (-6.88%), highlighting improvements in healthcare and socio-economic conditions. Conversely, countries like Niger and Madagascar saw slight increases in their share.
Future trends to watch include continued improvements in healthcare access and quality in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, evolving geopolitical dynamics, and global health initiatives aimed at reducing infant mortality rates.
Top countries in Number of Infant Deaths Share by Country (Units (Deaths))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 15.23 | 2023 | -0.88% | -0.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 14.54 | 2023 | -6.55% | -6.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Pakistan | 8.93 | 2023 | -2.64% | -2.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6.91 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 3.6 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Tanzania | 2.16 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 2.12 | 2023 | -5.58% | -4.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Niger | 1.97 | 2023 | +2.27% | +2.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Angola | 1.72 | 2023 | -1.07% | -1.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sudan | 1.7 | 2023 | +0.94% | -0.28% | View data |
