British Virgin Islands Infant mortality rate

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Infant mortality rate: total: 15.54 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 18.15 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 12.8 deaths/1,000 live births (2008 est.)

YearInfant mortality rateRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
200318.8128 2003 est.
200418.05126-3.99 %2004 est.
200517.3125-4.16 %2005 est.
200616.72126-3.35 %2006 est.
200716.13126-3.53 %2007 est.
200815.54128-3.66 %2008 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 May 16, 2008

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