Mortality rate, infant in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Mortality rate, infant was 9.2 per 1,000 live births in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
9.2 per 1,000 live births
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
120th
of 195 countries
All-time high
59.6 per 1,000 live births
in 1970
All-time low
7.7 per 1,000 live births
in 2016
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Mortality rate, infant in Costa Rica, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in per 1,000 live births.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate, infant in Costa Rica is 9.2 per 1,000 live births, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate, infant in Costa Rica peaked at 59.6 per 1,000 live births in 1970 and was at its lowest, 7.7 per 1,000 live births, in 2016.
Costa Rica ranks 120th of 195 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mortality rate, infant in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 59.6 per 1,000 live births | — |
| 1971 | 56.4 per 1,000 live births | -5.4% |
| 1972 | 52.2 per 1,000 live births | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 47.4 per 1,000 live births | -9.2% |
| 1974 | 42.4 per 1,000 live births | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 37.3 per 1,000 live births | -12.0% |
| 1976 | 32.5 per 1,000 live births | -12.9% |
| 1977 | 28.1 per 1,000 live births | -13.5% |
| 1978 | 24.6 per 1,000 live births | -12.5% |
| 1979 | 22.1 per 1,000 live births | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 20.5 per 1,000 live births | -7.2% |
| 1981 | 19.6 per 1,000 live births | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 19.2 per 1,000 live births | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 19.1 per 1,000 live births | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 19 per 1,000 live births | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 18.6 per 1,000 live births | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 18 per 1,000 live births | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 17 per 1,000 live births | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 16 per 1,000 live births | -5.9% |
| 1989 | 15.1 per 1,000 live births | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 14.4 per 1,000 live births | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 13.8 per 1,000 live births | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 13.4 per 1,000 live births | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 13.1 per 1,000 live births | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 12.9 per 1,000 live births | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 12.7 per 1,000 live births | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 12.6 per 1,000 live births | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 12.3 per 1,000 live births | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 12.1 per 1,000 live births | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 11.7 per 1,000 live births | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 11.2 per 1,000 live births | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 10.8 per 1,000 live births | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 10.4 per 1,000 live births | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 10.1 per 1,000 live births | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 9.9 per 1,000 live births | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 9.7 per 1,000 live births | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 9.6 per 1,000 live births | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 9.5 per 1,000 live births | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 9.4 per 1,000 live births | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 9.3 per 1,000 live births | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 9 per 1,000 live births | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 8.8 per 1,000 live births | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 8.5 per 1,000 live births | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 8.2 per 1,000 live births | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 8 per 1,000 live births | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 7.8 per 1,000 live births | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 7.7 per 1,000 live births | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 7.7 per 1,000 live births | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 7.8 per 1,000 live births | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 7.9 per 1,000 live births | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 8.2 per 1,000 live births | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 8.5 per 1,000 live births | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 8.8 per 1,000 live births | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 9.2 per 1,000 live births | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.26 per 1,000 live births | 22.1 per 1,000 live births | 59.6 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.21 per 1,000 live births | 15.1 per 1,000 live births | 20.5 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.9 per 1,000 live births | 11.7 per 1,000 live births | 14.4 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.99 per 1,000 live births | 9.3 per 1,000 live births | 11.2 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.14 per 1,000 live births | 7.7 per 1,000 live births | 9 per 1,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.68 per 1,000 live births | 8.2 per 1,000 live births | 9.2 per 1,000 live births | 4 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 117 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9.9 per 1,000 live births compare
- 118 Sao Tome and Principe 9.4 per 1,000 live births compare
- 119 Barbados 9.3 per 1,000 live births compare
- 120 El Salvador 9.2 per 1,000 live births compare
- 122 Türkiye 9.1 per 1,000 live births compare
- 123 Armenia 8.9 per 1,000 live births compare
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7399 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1 (2100)
- Population density 73.96 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 123,827 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate, infant in Costa Rica?
- Mortality rate, infant in Costa Rica was 9.2 per 1,000 live births in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest mortality rate, infant recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 59.6 per 1,000 live births in 1970.
- What is the lowest mortality rate, infant recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7 per 1,000 live births in 2016.
- How does Costa Rica rank for mortality rate, infant?
- Costa Rica ranks 120th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mortality rate, infant rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release