Infant Mortality Rate: Gabon

Analysis# Gabon Infant Mortality Rate Gabon's infant mortality rate stands at 25.9 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a dramatic improvement from the 1960 peak of 112.8 per 1,000 births. Over six decades, the country has reduced its infant mortality by 77%, a substantial decline reflecting gains in healthcare access and maternal care. The current rate, while still moderate by regional standards, marks both the all-time low and the endpoint of consistent downward movement since measurements began. The most significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2024, when the rate fell from 33.7 to 25.9 per 1,000 births—a 23% reduction in just nine years. Year-over-year declines remained steady throughout this period, with no reversals or plateaus. This sustained trajectory suggests Gabon's public health investments in neonatal care and disease prevention continue to yield measurable results, positioning the country toward further improvements in infant survival rates.