Infant mortality rates (Our World) in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 0.4946 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.4946
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
178th
of 236 countries
All-time high
6.03
in 1950
All-time low
0.4946
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in United States Virgin Islands, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States Virgin Islands recorded 0.4946 for infant mortality rates in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 6.03 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.4946, in 2023.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 178th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rates (Our World) in United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.03 | — |
| 1951 | 5.79 | -4.1% |
| 1952 | 5.55 | -4.1% |
| 1953 | 5.33 | -3.9% |
| 1954 | 5.14 | -3.7% |
| 1955 | 4.95 | -3.6% |
| 1956 | 4.75 | -4.0% |
| 1957 | 4.55 | -4.2% |
| 1958 | 4.37 | -4.0% |
| 1959 | 4.2 | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 4.04 | -3.9% |
| 1961 | 3.86 | -4.3% |
| 1962 | 3.7 | -4.1% |
| 1963 | 3.56 | -3.8% |
| 1964 | 3.43 | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 3.3 | -3.8% |
| 1966 | 3.18 | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 3.06 | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 2.95 | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 2.86 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 2.78 | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 2.71 | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 2.65 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 2.59 | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 2.53 | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 2.48 | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 2.44 | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 2.4 | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 2.36 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 2.31 | -1.9% |
| 1980 | 2.27 | -2.1% |
| 1981 | 2.21 | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 2.13 | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 2.06 | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 1.99 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 1.91 | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 1.83 | -4.1% |
| 1987 | 1.76 | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 1.69 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 1.62 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 1.56 | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 1.49 | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 1.42 | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 1.35 | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 1.28 | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 1.25 | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 1.17 | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 1.11 | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 1.06 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 1.02 | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 0.9759 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 0.9529 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 0.9416 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 0.9392 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 0.9419 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 0.9445 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 0.9416 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 0.9298 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 0.908 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 0.8753 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 0.8395 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 0.804 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 0.7712 | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 0.7368 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7054 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 0.6763 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 0.6486 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 0.6475 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.6003 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 0.5762 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 0.5531 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 0.5368 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 0.5153 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 0.4946 | -4.0% |
United States Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- United States Virgin Islands's 0.4946 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United States Virgin Islands's 0.4946 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.18, 42% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.07 | 4.2 | 6.03 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.39 | 2.86 | 4.04 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.52 | 2.31 | 2.78 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.95 | 1.62 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.27 | 1.02 | 1.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9351 | 0.8753 | 0.9759 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7006 | 0.5762 | 0.8395 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.525 | 0.4946 | 0.5531 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 175 Sri Lanka 0.5098 compare
- 176 Reunion 0.5096 compare
- 177 Saudi Arabia 0.5059 compare
- 179 United Arab Emirates 0.4864 compare
- 180 Northern Mariana Islands 0.486 compare
- 181 Anguilla 0.4858 compare
More health data for United States Virgin Islands
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1 (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3291 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 425 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 419 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 466 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 420 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 464 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.7956 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0856 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in United States Virgin Islands?
- Infant mortality rates in United States Virgin Islands was 0.4946 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 6.03 in 1950.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4946 in 2023.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for infant mortality rates?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 178th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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