Infant Mortality Rate: Peru

Analysis# Peru Infant Mortality Rate Peru's infant mortality rate stands at 11 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a historic low for the country. This figure marks a dramatic improvement from the 1960 peak of 154.9 per 1,000 births—a 92.9% decline over six decades. The reduction reflects sustained progress in maternal and child health outcomes across the nation. The downward trajectory has remained remarkably consistent, particularly over the past decade. Between 2015 and 2024, Peru reduced its infant mortality rate from 13.8 to 11 per 1,000 births, averaging a 0.3-point annual decrease. With the rate now at its lowest recorded level and the trend showing no sign of reversal, Peru continues on a path toward further improvements in infant survival and public health.