Infant Mortality Rate: Albania

Analysis# Albania Infant Mortality Rate Albania's infant mortality rate stands at 8.3 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting decades of substantial health improvements. Since 1978, when the rate peaked at 68.2 per 1,000 births, Albania has achieved an 87.8% reduction. The country reached its lowest point in 2015 at 7.6 per 1,000 births, demonstrating the nation's progress in maternal and child healthcare infrastructure. A slight uptick occurred between 2015 and 2021, with the rate climbing from 7.6 to 8.3 per 1,000 births. Since 2021, the rate has stabilized at 8.3, suggesting a plateau in recent years. Albania's current trajectory places it among nations with moderate infant mortality levels, though the leveling-off pattern warrants monitoring to determine whether further gains depend on targeted public health interventions or systemic capacity constraints.