Infant mortality rate in Algeria

Algeria: Infant mortality rate was 19.46 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
19.46
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
6th
of 20 countries
All-time high
168.72
in 1954
All-time low
19.46
in 2024
Years of data
71
1954–2024

Infant mortality rate in Algeria, 1954–2024

050100150195419892024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for infant mortality rate in Algeria is 19.46, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 71 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Algeria peaked at 168.72 in 1954 and was at its lowest, 19.46, in 2024.

That places Algeria 6th out of 20 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 165.48 162.52 168.72 6
1960s 161.8 160.93 162.44 10
1970s 139.79 115.51 158.86 10
1980s 66.26 40.39 107.5 10
1990s 38.45 35.79 39.75 10
2000s 29.71 25.12 34.77 10
2010s 22.29 20.7 24.39 10
2020s 19.95 19.46 20.43 5

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 3 Yemen 33.85 compare
  2. 4 Egypt 20.83 compare
  3. 5 Iraq 20.14 compare
  4. 7 Syrian Arab Republic 17.67 compare
  5. 8 Palestine, State of 16.96 compare
  6. 9 Lebanon 15.25 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for Algeria

All data for Algeria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is infant mortality rate in Algeria?
Infant mortality rate in Algeria was 19.46 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 168.72 in 1954.
What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 19.46 in 2024.
How does Algeria rank for infant mortality rate?
Algeria ranks 6th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Infant mortality rate
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 1,412 data points, 1942–2024
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