What was Egypt's infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births in 2021?

• A. 16.23 per 1,000
• B. 8.4 per 1,000
• C. 51.2 per 1,000
• D. 22.0 per 1,000

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of what the infant mortality rate represents and the actual number for Egypt in 2021. The infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births shows how many babies die before their first birthday for every 1,000 births in a given year. For Egypt in 2021, the rate is around 16 per 1,000, with 16.23 per 1,000 being the precise estimate reported by major global sources. This mid-teens figure reflects significant progress in child health and healthcare access, including maternal health, immunization, nutrition, and neonatal care. The other numbers would imply much lower or much higher mortality than what was recorded for Egypt in that year, so 16.23 per 1,000 is the best match to the actual data.