Infant mortality rates (Our World) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 0.5255 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.5255
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
172nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
11.07
in 1950
All-time low
0.5255
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in French Polynesia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 0.5255 for infant mortality rates in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in French Polynesia peaked at 11.07 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.5255, in 2023.
That places French Polynesia 172nd 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 French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 11.07 | — |
| 1951 | 10.54 | -4.7% |
| 1952 | 10.06 | -4.6% |
| 1953 | 9.56 | -5.0% |
| 1954 | 9.11 | -4.7% |
| 1955 | 8.7 | -4.5% |
| 1956 | 8.31 | -4.4% |
| 1957 | 7.99 | -3.9% |
| 1958 | 7.72 | -3.4% |
| 1959 | 7.47 | -3.2% |
| 1960 | 7.25 | -2.9% |
| 1961 | 7.07 | -2.5% |
| 1962 | 6.91 | -2.2% |
| 1963 | 6.77 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 6.64 | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 6.52 | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 6.4 | -1.9% |
| 1967 | 6.27 | -2.0% |
| 1968 | 6.14 | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 6.02 | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 5.9 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 5.77 | -2.1% |
| 1972 | 5.64 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 5.5 | -2.5% |
| 1974 | 5.34 | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 5.14 | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 4.93 | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 4.7 | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 4.46 | -5.1% |
| 1979 | 4.16 | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 3.84 | -7.7% |
| 1981 | 3.54 | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 3.25 | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 2.95 | -9.4% |
| 1984 | 2.67 | -9.4% |
| 1985 | 2.45 | -8.1% |
| 1986 | 2.23 | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 2.06 | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 1.92 | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 1.81 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 1.72 | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 1.63 | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 1.54 | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 1.46 | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 1.37 | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 1.28 | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 1.2 | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 1.12 | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 1.06 | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 0.9851 | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 0.9388 | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 0.9054 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 0.8822 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 0.8655 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 0.8521 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 0.8387 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 0.8232 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 0.8025 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 0.7795 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 0.7551 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 0.7321 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 0.7073 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 0.6861 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 0.6675 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.6514 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 0.6374 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 0.6222 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 0.6072 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 0.5929 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 0.5789 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 0.5651 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 0.5514 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 0.5381 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 0.5255 | -2.3% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 0.5255 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 1.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 0.5255 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.31, 40% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.05 | 7.47 | 11.07 | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.6 | 6.02 | 7.25 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.15 | 4.16 | 5.9 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.67 | 1.81 | 3.84 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.34 | 0.9851 | 1.72 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8443 | 0.7551 | 0.9388 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6483 | 0.5789 | 0.7321 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.545 | 0.5255 | 0.5651 | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 169 United States 0.5282 compare
- 170 Andorra 0.5276 compare
- 171 Saint Barthelemy 0.526 compare
- 173 Puerto Rico 0.5183 compare
- 174 China 0.5102 compare
- 175 Sri Lanka 0.5098 compare
More health data for French Polynesia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4426 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8729 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0254 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1978 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0269 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in French Polynesia?
- Infant mortality rates in French Polynesia was 0.5255 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.07 in 1950.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5255 in 2023.
- How does French Polynesia rank for infant mortality rates?
- French Polynesia ranks 172nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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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