Infant mortality rates (Our World) in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 1.1 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.1
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
117th
of 236 countries
All-time high
12.35
in 1950
All-time low
1.1
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in British Virgin Islands, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 1.1 for infant mortality rates in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in British Virgin Islands peaked at 12.35 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.1, in 2023.
That places British Virgin Islands 117th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, 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 rates (Our World) in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12.35 | — |
| 1951 | 11.83 | -4.2% |
| 1952 | 11.33 | -4.2% |
| 1953 | 10.82 | -4.5% |
| 1954 | 10.28 | -4.9% |
| 1955 | 9.73 | -5.4% |
| 1956 | 9.17 | -5.8% |
| 1957 | 8.63 | -5.9% |
| 1958 | 8.12 | -5.9% |
| 1959 | 7.66 | -5.7% |
| 1960 | 7.23 | -5.6% |
| 1961 | 6.84 | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 6.48 | -5.4% |
| 1963 | 6.13 | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 5.79 | -5.4% |
| 1965 | 5.47 | -5.5% |
| 1966 | 5.17 | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 4.89 | -5.5% |
| 1968 | 4.62 | -5.4% |
| 1969 | 4.38 | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 4.17 | -5.0% |
| 1971 | 3.97 | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 3.79 | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 3.64 | -4.0% |
| 1974 | 3.51 | -3.7% |
| 1975 | 3.39 | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 3.29 | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 3.19 | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 3.11 | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 3.02 | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 2.94 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 2.85 | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 2.76 | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 2.67 | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 2.57 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 2.47 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 2.37 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 2.27 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 2.18 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 2.09 | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 2 | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 1.92 | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 1.84 | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 1.78 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 1.72 | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 1.66 | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 1.61 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 1.57 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 1.54 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 1.51 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 1.48 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 1.46 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 1.44 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 1.42 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 1.41 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 1.39 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 1.38 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.37 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 1.37 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 1.36 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1.36 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1.36 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 1.35 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1.34 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.33 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.32 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 1.41 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 1.25 | -10.9% |
| 2019 | 1.23 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 1.2 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1.18 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 1.13 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 1.1 | -2.6% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 1.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 2.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 1.1 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.18, 93% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.99 | 7.66 | 12.35 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.7 | 4.38 | 7.23 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.51 | 3.02 | 4.17 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.52 | 2.09 | 2.94 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.71 | 1.51 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.41 | 1.36 | 1.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 | 1.23 | 1.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.15 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 4 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 114 Guam 1.14 compare
- 115 Uzbekistan 1.11 compare
- 116 Wallis and Futuna 1.11 compare
- 118 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 1.1 compare
- 119 Bahamas 1.09 compare
- 120 Isle of Man 1.07 compare
More health data for British Virgin Islands
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1 (2100)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.6532 % change on previous year (2090)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 256 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 209 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 274 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 245 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 265 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 233 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 9.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in British Virgin Islands?
- Infant mortality rates in British Virgin Islands was 1.1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 12.35 in 1950.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1 in 2023.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for infant mortality rates?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 117th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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