Infant mortality by sex in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Infant mortality by sex was 1.94 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.94
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
73rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
13.01
in 1955
All-time low
1.91
in 2009
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Infant mortality by sex in Syrian Arab Republic, 1955–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality by sex in Syrian Arab Republic is 1.94, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality by sex in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 13.01 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 1.91, in 2009.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 73rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality by sex in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 13.01 | — |
| 1956 | 12.51 | -3.9% |
| 1957 | 12.03 | -3.8% |
| 1958 | 11.6 | -3.6% |
| 1959 | 11.18 | -3.6% |
| 1960 | 10.79 | -3.5% |
| 1961 | 10.45 | -3.2% |
| 1962 | 10.14 | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 9.85 | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 9.58 | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 9.32 | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 9.04 | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 8.74 | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 8.41 | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 8.08 | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 7.75 | -4.1% |
| 1971 | 7.43 | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 7.13 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 6.84 | -4.1% |
| 1974 | 6.56 | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 6.29 | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 6.04 | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 5.79 | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 5.53 | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 5.28 | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 5.04 | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 5.07 | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 5.28 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 4.4 | -16.6% |
| 1984 | 4.22 | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 4.05 | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 3.89 | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 3.76 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 3.63 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 3.5 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 3.38 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 3.27 | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 3.15 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 3.02 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 2.9 | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 2.78 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 2.66 | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 2.56 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 2.45 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 2.36 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 2.27 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 2.2 | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 2.13 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 2.07 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 2.02 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 1.98 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 1.95 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 1.93 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 1.92 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.91 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1.92 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 2.04 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 2.55 | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 2.67 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 2.64 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 2.73 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 2.55 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 2.6 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 2.6 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 2.3 | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 2.19 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 2.11 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 2.09 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 2.04 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 1.94 | -5.0% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 1.94 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.73, 41% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 1.94 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.31, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12.07 | 11.18 | 13.01 | 5 |
| 1960s | 9.44 | 8.08 | 10.79 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.46 | 5.28 | 7.75 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.28 | 3.5 | 5.28 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.86 | 2.36 | 3.38 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 | 1.91 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 | 1.92 | 2.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.07 | 1.94 | 2.19 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
More health data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8632 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,122 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,491 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 7.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0503 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 7.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality by sex in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Infant mortality by sex in Syrian Arab Republic was 1.94 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality by sex recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 13.01 in 1955.
- What is the lowest infant mortality by sex recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.91 in 2009.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for infant mortality by sex?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 73rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality by sex rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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