Infant mortality rate in Tunisia
Tunisia: Infant mortality rate was 9.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.75
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
117th
of 201 countries
All-time high
162.53
in 1962
All-time low
9.75
in 2024
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Infant mortality rate in Tunisia, 1962–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rate in Tunisia is 9.75, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Tunisia peaked at 162.53 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 9.75, in 2024.
That places Tunisia 117th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 162.53 | — |
| 1963 | 156.01 | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 149.61 | -4.1% |
| 1965 | 143.18 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 136.89 | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 130.48 | -4.7% |
| 1968 | 124.37 | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 118.39 | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 112.6 | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 107.07 | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 101.65 | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 96.21 | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 90.73 | -5.7% |
| 1975 | 85.26 | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 79.96 | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 74.75 | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 69.84 | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 65.35 | -6.4% |
| 1980 | 61.33 | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 57.64 | -6.0% |
| 1982 | 54.33 | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 51.3 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 48.54 | -5.4% |
| 1985 | 46.01 | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 43.74 | -4.9% |
| 1987 | 41.73 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 39.98 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 38.51 | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 37.21 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 36.06 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 34.88 | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 33.73 | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 32.5 | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 31.14 | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 29.69 | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 28.19 | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 26.7 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 25.26 | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 23.91 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 22.67 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 21.56 | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 20.55 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 19.66 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 18.88 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 18.22 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 17.68 | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 17.24 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 16.91 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 16.67 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 16.5 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 16.36 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 16.25 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 16.15 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 16.02 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 15.83 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 15.55 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 15.09 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 14.39 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 13.5 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 12.49 | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 11.46 | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 10.52 | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 9.75 | -7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 140.18 | 118.39 | 162.53 | 8 |
| 1970s | 88.34 | 65.35 | 112.6 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48.31 | 38.51 | 61.33 | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.54 | 25.26 | 37.21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.73 | 16.91 | 23.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.88 | 14.39 | 16.67 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.54 | 9.75 | 13.5 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 114 Colombia 10.49 compare
- 115 Iran, Islamic Republic of 10.32 compare
- 116 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 10.23 compare
- 118 Nicaragua 9.44 compare
- 119 Sao Tome and Principe 9.17 compare
- 120 Costa Rica 9.08 compare
More health data for Tunisia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2883 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,287 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 117 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.2356 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 0.6386 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.337 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rate in Tunisia?
- Infant mortality rate in Tunisia was 9.75 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 162.53 in 1962.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.75 in 2024.
- How does Tunisia rank for infant mortality rate?
- Tunisia ranks 117th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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