Infant Mortality Rate: Lithuania

Analysis# Lithuania Infant Mortality Rate Lithuania's infant mortality rate stands at 2.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, matching its all-time low. This represents a dramatic 93.1% decline from the 1960 peak of 40.5 per 1,000 births. Over six decades, the country transformed from one of Europe's higher mortality contexts to achieving modern healthcare standards. The most significant acceleration occurred after 2015, when the rate dropped from 4.1 to the current 2.8—a steady downward trajectory spanning nine consecutive years. The 2021–2024 period shows the rate stabilizing near historic lows, with marginal improvements suggesting Lithuania has reached a healthcare plateau where further reductions become increasingly challenging. Continued progress will likely depend on addressing specific maternal and neonatal care factors rather than broad systemic improvements.