Infant Mortality Rate: Brunei Darussalam

Analysis# Brunei Darussalam Infant Mortality Rate Brunei Darussalam recorded an infant mortality rate of 8.6 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting sustained progress in child health outcomes. The nation has achieved a dramatic 85.5% reduction since 1960, when the rate peaked at 59.4 per 1,000 births. Though the current rate sits slightly above the historical low of 7.8 per 1,000 births recorded in 2004, Brunei maintains one of the lowest infant mortality rates globally, indicating robust healthcare infrastructure and maternal care standards. The decline accelerated markedly from 1960 through the early 2000s, driven by improvements in medical access and public health initiatives. Recent years show stabilization with a consistent downward trend: the rate decreased from 9.0 in 2015 to 8.6 in 2024. This gradual improvement suggests that Brunei continues refining its healthcare systems while operating near optimal performance levels for a developing nation.