Infant Mortality Rate: Belarus

Analysis# Belarus Infant Mortality Rate Belarus recorded an infant mortality rate of 1.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, matching its all-time low. This represents a dramatic 95.1% decline from the 1960 peak of 37 per 1,000 births. Over six decades, Belarus transformed from a nation with one of Europe's highest infant mortality rates to one with the lowest, reflecting major advances in healthcare infrastructure, maternal care, and living standards. The steepest improvements occurred between 1960 and the early 2000s, with the sharpest recent acceleration beginning in 2015. From 2015 to 2024, the rate fell nearly 42%, dropping from 3.1 to 1.8 per 1,000 births—demonstrating sustained momentum in public health initiatives. The consistent year-over-year decline suggests Belarus continues strengthening neonatal care systems and maternal health services.