Infant Mortality Rate: Latvia

Analysis# Latvia Infant Mortality Rate Latvia recorded 2.2 infant deaths per 1,000 births in 2024, matching its all-time low. This represents a dramatic 91.8% decline from the 1960 peak of 26.7 per 1,000 births. Over six decades, Latvia transformed from having one of the highest infant mortality rates in Europe to achieving rates comparable to Western developed nations. The country's steady progress reflects improvements in healthcare access, maternal care, and living standards across the post-Soviet era. The most striking acceleration occurred after 2015, when the rate stood at 4.3 per 1,000 births. Annual declines averaged approximately 0.2 per 1,000 births from 2015 through 2024, demonstrating sustained commitment to child health. Latvia's consistent downward trajectory shows no signs of plateauing, with each recent year meeting or exceeding the previous year's improvements. This sustained momentum suggests the country's public health infrastructure continues delivering measurable results in infant survival.