Belize Infant mortality rate

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Infant mortality rate: total: 23.07 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 26 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 19.99 deaths/1,000 live births (2009 est.)

YearInfant mortality rateRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
200327.0798 2003 est.
200425.6993-5.10 %2004 est.
200525.495-1.13 %2005 est.
200624.8994-2.01 %2006 est.
200724.3892-2.05 %2007 est.
200823.6593-2.99 %2008 est.
200923.0793-2.45 %2009 est.

Definition: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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