Infant Mortality Rate: El Salvador

Analysis# El Salvador Infant Mortality Rate El Salvador's infant mortality rate stands at 8.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a historic low for the country. Since 1960, when the rate peaked at 136.3 per 1,000 births, El Salvador has achieved a 93.5% reduction in infant mortality. This dramatic improvement reflects sustained progress in maternal health, nutrition, and access to medical care over six decades. The most significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2024, when the rate declined from 12.6 to 8.8 per 1,000 births. Year-over-year decreases during this period remained steady and consistent, averaging roughly 0.4 per 1,000 births annually. Current trajectory suggests continued modest improvements as El Salvador approaches the lowest rates observed in developed nations.