The Gambia Infant mortality rate

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Infant mortality rate: total: 67.33 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 73.56 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 60.91 deaths/1,000 live births (2009 est.)

YearInfant mortality rateRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
200374.9338 2003 est.
200472.0237-3.88 %2004 est.
200573.07351.46 %2005 est.
200671.5836-2.04 %2006 est.
200770.1431-2.01 %2007 est.
200868.7229-2.02 %2008 est.
200967.3329-2.02 %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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