Infant Mortality Rate: Fiji

Analysis# Fiji Infant Mortality Rate Fiji's infant mortality rate stands at 23.5 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing substantial progress from its 1960 peak of 61.6 deaths per 1,000 births—a 61.9% decline over six decades. The nation achieved its lowest recorded rate of 15.7 per 1,000 births in 2013, demonstrating the feasibility of reaching developed-world standards within the region. Since 2013, however, the rate has reversed course. Annual increases have pushed mortality from 16.1 (2015) to 23.5 (2024), erasing nearly a decade of gains. This upward trend warrants attention from public health officials, as the consistent year-over-year rises suggest systemic challenges in maternal and infant care access or quality. Reversing this trajectory will require targeted interventions to restore Fiji's earlier momentum.