Infant Mortality Rate: Greece

Analysis# Greece Infant Mortality Rate Greece's infant mortality rate stands at 3.2 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking both the current and all-time low since records began in 1960. The country has achieved a remarkable 91.7% reduction from its peak of 38.7 per 1,000 births in 1960, reflecting six decades of sustained improvements in maternal and child healthcare. This dramatic decline places Greece among Europe's healthiest nations for infant survival. The most significant progress occurred during the 1960s through 1980s, when mortality rates fell sharply alongside expanding healthcare access and modernization. Since 2015, the rate has stabilized in the 3.2–3.6 range, declining gradually from 3.6 to 3.2 over the past nine years. This plateau suggests Greece has reached the threshold of advanced healthcare systems, with marginal further reductions likely requiring targeted interventions addressing specific demographic or health vulnerabilities.