Infant mortality rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Infant mortality rate was 3.78 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.78
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
20th
of 20 countries
All-time high
146.29
in 1960
All-time low
3.78
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Infant mortality rate in United Arab Emirates, 1960–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 3.78 for infant mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.

The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 146.29 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 3.78, in 2024.

United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 20 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 113.41 79.9 146.29 10
1970s 48.57 29.21 72.89 10
1980s 18.07 12.5 26.25 10
1990s 9.89 8.63 11.8 10
2000s 7.81 7.15 8.47 10
2010s 6.1 4.99 6.99 10
2020s 4.22 3.78 4.71 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 17 Kuwait 7.02 compare
  2. 18 Qatar 4.84 compare
  3. 19 Saudi Arabia 4.66 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for United Arab Emirates

All data for United Arab Emirates β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is infant mortality rate in United Arab Emirates?
Infant mortality rate in United Arab Emirates was 3.78 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 146.29 in 1960.
What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 3.78 in 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for infant mortality rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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