Infant Mortality Rate: Micronesia, Fed. States of

Analysis# Micronesia, Fed. States of Infant Mortality Rate The Federated States of Micronesia recorded an infant mortality rate of 20.3 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a dramatic 79.1% decline since 1960, when the rate peaked at 97.3 per 1,000 births. The current figure matches the all-time low, reflecting sustained progress in child health outcomes over six decades. From 1960 through the early 2010s, the country achieved substantial reductions in infant mortality, cutting the rate by more than half by 2000. The period from 2015 to 2024 demonstrates consistent year-over-year improvement, with the mortality rate declining from 26.7 to 20.3 per 1,000 births. This steady downward trajectory suggests ongoing advances in healthcare access, maternal care, and nutrition. If current trends persist, the Federated States of Micronesia may continue achieving lower infant mortality rates in coming years.