Infant Mortality Rate: Comoros

Analysis# Comoros Infant Mortality Rate Comoros recorded an infant mortality rate of 35 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a dramatic improvement from its 1973 peak of 148.9 deaths per 1,000 births. Over five decades, the country has achieved a 76.5% reduction in infant mortality—one of the most significant public health gains in its modern history. The current rate now matches the all-time low, positioning Comoros among nations with declining child mortality. The most telling trend emerges in recent years. From 2015 through 2024, Comoros sustained nearly uninterrupted annual declines, dropping from 42.8 to 35 per 1,000 births. This decade-long downward trajectory suggests strengthened healthcare access, improved maternal and child nutrition, and expanded vaccination coverage. If current momentum continues, Comoros may further reduce preventable infant deaths in coming years.