Infant Mortality Rate: Guyana

Analysis# Guyana Infant Mortality Rate Guyana's infant mortality rate stands at 23.2 deaths per 1,000 births in 2024, marking a historic low for the country. Since 1960, when the rate peaked at 71.7 per 1,000 births, Guyana has achieved a 67.6% reduction—a dramatic improvement in child survival outcomes. The current figure represents a full convergence of the all-time peak and low, reflecting sustained progress across six decades. The downward trajectory accelerated significantly after 2015, when the rate was 30.4 per 1,000 births. Each subsequent year through 2024 recorded consistent single-digit declines, demonstrating steady health system improvements and expanding access to prenatal and postnatal care. This nine-year decline of 7.2 points suggests Guyana's commitment to reducing child mortality continues to yield measurable results.