Iceland Infant mortality rate

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Infant mortality rate: total: 3.25 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 3.39 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 3.1 deaths/1,000 live births (2008 est.)

YearInfant mortality rateRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
20033.5222 2003 est.
20043.31220-5.43 %2004 est.
20053.312200.00 %2005 est.
20063.29219-0.60 %2006 est.
20073.27215-0.61 %2007 est.
20083.25216-0.61 %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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