Infant Mortality Rate: Austria

Analysis# Austria Infant Mortality Rate Austria's infant mortality rate stands at 2.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting one of Europe's lowest levels. Since 1960, when the rate peaked at 37.2 per 1,000 births, Austria has achieved a 92.5% reduction. The country reached its all-time low of 2.8 per 1,000 births in 2021 and has maintained this level through 2024, demonstrating sustained progress in maternal and neonatal healthcare. The most dramatic improvements occurred in the decades following 1960, as medical advances and public health infrastructure expanded across Austria. From 2015 onward, the rate has stabilized around 2.8–3.1 per 1,000 births, indicating a plateau at minimal mortality levels. The consistency of Austria's current rate suggests the country has reached optimal conditions for infant survival, with further reductions unlikely without major healthcare innovations.