Infant Mortality Rate: Argentina

Analysis# Argentina Infant Mortality Rate Argentina's infant mortality rate stands at 8 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking an unprecedented low for the country. Since 1969, when the rate peaked at 59.8 per 1,000 births, Argentina has achieved an 86.6% reduction in infant deaths. This dramatic improvement reflects decades of public health advancement and expanding healthcare access across the nation. The decline accelerated sharply between 2015 and 2024, with the rate falling from 10 to 8 per 1,000 births in just nine years. Argentina's consistent year-over-year improvements during this period—averaging a 0.2 decrease annually—demonstrate sustained progress in maternal care, vaccination programs, and child health outcomes. The trajectory suggests continued convergence toward rates typical of high-income nations.