Infant Mortality Rate: Mozambique

Analysis# Mozambique Infant Mortality Rate Mozambique's infant mortality rate stood at 43.7 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking the lowest point in the country's recorded history. This represents a dramatic improvement from the 1981 peak of 182.2 deaths per 1,000 births—a 76% reduction over four decades. Since 1963, when reliable data collection began, the rate has declined 69.7%, reflecting substantial progress in child health outcomes despite ongoing development challenges. The downward trajectory accelerated significantly after 2015, when the rate was 53.8 per 1,000 births. By 2024, nine consecutive years of decline brought the figure below 44—averaging an annual improvement of roughly 1.1 deaths per 1,000 births. Continued decreases in mortality suggest Mozambique's healthcare investments and maternal health initiatives are yielding measurable results, though the current rate remains elevated compared to global averages.