Infant Mortality Rate: Algeria

Analysis# Algeria Infant Mortality Rate Algeria's infant mortality rate stands at 19.5 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking a historic low for the country. This represents a dramatic 88% decline since 1960, when the rate exceeded 107 per 1,000 births. The peak of 162.4 per 1,000 births in 1966 underscores the scale of improvement over the past six decades, reflecting major advances in healthcare infrastructure and maternal care. The consistent downward trend accelerated particularly from 2015 onward, with the rate falling from 21.9 to 19.5 per 1,000 births over nine years. Annual decrements have remained steady, averaging roughly 0.25 deaths per 1,000 births yearly. Sustained progress suggests Algeria's public health investments continue to yield measurable results, positioning the country among North Africa's stronger performers in child survival metrics.