Infant Mortality Rate: Paraguay

Analysis# Paraguay Infant Mortality Rate Paraguay's infant mortality rate stands at 14.5 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking the lowest point in recorded history. The country has achieved a remarkable 77.1% reduction since 1960, when the rate peaked at 63.4 per 1,000 births. This dramatic improvement reflects decades of progress in maternal and child health infrastructure, vaccination programs, and access to medical care across the nation. The past decade reveals consistent annual decline, with the rate falling from 19.3 in 2015 to the current 14.5. Paraguay has maintained a steady downward trajectory year over year, demonstrating sustained commitment to reducing child mortality. Continued progress depends on maintaining investments in healthcare access, prenatal care, and nutrition programs, particularly in rural regions where disparities remain.