Infant Mortality Rate: Monaco

Analysis# Monaco Infant Mortality Rate Monaco's infant mortality rate stands at 2.2 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing the lowest level in the nation's recorded history. The principality has achieved a remarkable 72.2% decline since 1985, when the rate peaked at 7.9 per 1,000 births. This dramatic improvement reflects decades of sustained progress in healthcare quality and maternal care standards. The downward trend has accelerated markedly since 2015, when the rate was 2.9 per 1,000 births. Annual declines have been consistent and measurable—dropping from 2.8 in 2016 to 2.2 by 2024. Monaco now ranks among the world's lowest infant mortality rates, with the trajectory suggesting continued stability at or near current levels as the country approaches physiological minimums.