France Infant mortality rate

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Infant mortality rate: total: 3.36 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 3.69 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 3.02 deaths/1,000 live births (2008 est.)

YearInfant mortality rateRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
20034.37213 2003 est.
20044.26213-2.52 %2004 est.
20054.262130.00 %2005 est.
20064.21212-1.17 %2006 est.
20073.41214-19.00 %2007 est.
20083.36215-1.47 %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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