Infant Mortality Rate: Malta

Analysis# Malta Infant Mortality Rate Malta's infant mortality rate stands at 4.7 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking a historic low and the country's best performance since records began in 1960. Over six decades, Malta has reduced its infant mortality by 86.9%, plummeting from a peak of 35.8 per 1,000 births in 1960. This dramatic improvement reflects advances in healthcare, maternal care, and living standards across the island nation. The decline has accelerated in recent years. Between 2015 and 2024, Malta's rate dropped from 5.8 to 4.7 per 1,000 births—a consistent annual improvement with no reversals. The sustained downward trajectory suggests continued investment in neonatal and pediatric health infrastructure. At 4.7 per 1,000 births, Malta now ranks among Europe's safest countries for infant survival.