Sweden Infant mortality rate

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Infant mortality rate: total: 2.75 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 2.91 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 2.58 deaths/1,000 live births (2008 est.)

YearInfant mortality rateRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
20033.42223 2003 est.
20042.77223-19.01 %2004 est.
20052.772230.00 %2005 est.
20062.76222-0.36 %2006 est.
20072.762180.00 %2007 est.
20082.75219-0.36 %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 December 18, 2008

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