Infant Mortality Rate: Canada

Analysis# Canada Infant Mortality Rate Canada's infant mortality rate stands at 4.7 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting one of the world's lowest rates. Since 1960, when the rate peaked at 27.8 per 1,000 births, Canada has achieved an 83.1% reduction in infant mortality. The nation reached its all-time low of 4.5 per 1,000 births in 2017, demonstrating sustained progress in maternal and child health outcomes over six decades. Recent years show stabilization rather than continued decline. From 2015 through 2024, the rate has fluctuated minimally between 4.5 and 4.7 per 1,000 births, suggesting Canada has plateaued near its achievable minimum. This stability indicates that further reductions will likely require innovations in prenatal care, delivery practices, or targeted interventions for high-risk populations rather than broad systemic improvements.