Infant mortality rate in Albania
Albania: Infant mortality rate was 8.25 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.25
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
126th
of 201 countries
All-time high
68.17
in 1978
All-time low
7.63
in 2016
Years of data
47
1978–2024
Infant mortality rate in Albania, 1978–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Albania recorded 8.25 for infant mortality rate in 2024.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Albania peaked at 68.17 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 7.63, in 2016.
That places Albania 126th out of 201 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.
Infant mortality rate in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 68.17 | — |
| 1979 | 62.4 | -8.5% |
| 1980 | 57.1 | -8.5% |
| 1981 | 52.26 | -8.5% |
| 1982 | 47.88 | -8.4% |
| 1983 | 43.94 | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 40.46 | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 37.43 | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 34.77 | -7.1% |
| 1987 | 32.45 | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 30.45 | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 28.74 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 27.28 | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 25.98 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 24.9 | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 23.93 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 23.03 | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 22.15 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 21.27 | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 20.39 | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 19.53 | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 18.66 | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 17.8 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 16.95 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 16.1 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 15.25 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 14.39 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 13.53 | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 12.67 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 11.86 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 11.08 | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 10.35 | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 9.65 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 9 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 8.46 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 8.05 | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 7.77 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 7.64 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 7.63 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7.7 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 7.83 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 7.98 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 8.13 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 8.25 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 8.32 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 8.32 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 8.25 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 65.29 | 62.4 | 68.17 | 2 |
| 1980s | 40.55 | 28.74 | 57.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.71 | 18.66 | 27.28 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14 | 10.35 | 17.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.17 | 7.63 | 9.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.26 | 8.13 | 8.32 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More health data for Albania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 2,085 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0796 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -2.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0865 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rate in Albania?
- Infant mortality rate in Albania was 8.25 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 68.17 in 1978.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.63 in 2016.
- How does Albania rank for infant mortality rate?
- Albania ranks 126th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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