Infant Mortality Rate: Mexico

Analysis# Mexico Infant Mortality Rate Mexico's infant mortality rate stands at 12.1 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking the lowest level in recorded history. This represents a dramatic 88.6% decline since 1960, when the rate peaked at 106 per 1,000 births. The country has transformed child survival outcomes across six decades, though current rates remain slightly elevated compared to some developed nations. The most striking progress emerged after 2015, when Mexico averaged 15 deaths per 1,000 births. From 2015 to 2024, the rate fell consistently each year, dropping 2.9 points in nine years. This sustained downward trajectory reflects improvements in healthcare access, maternal care, and living standards. The consistent annual decreases suggest Mexico's infant mortality will likely continue its decline if current public health and economic trends persist.