Infant Mortality Rate: Iceland

Analysis# Iceland Infant Mortality Rate Iceland's infant mortality rate stands at 2.1 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing one of the world's lowest figures. The country has achieved a dramatic 87.9% reduction since 1960, when the rate peaked at 17.3 per 1,000 births. From that high point, Iceland's infant mortality declined steadily for decades, reaching an all-time low of 2.0 per 1,000 births in 2010. Since 2010, the rate has stabilized near its historical minimum, fluctuating between 2.0 and 2.2 per 1,000 births over the past 14 years. The consistency at this low level reflects Iceland's sustained investment in prenatal care, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and strong public health systems. With no indication of significant change in recent years, Iceland continues to maintain one of the most favorable infant mortality outcomes globally.