Infant Mortality Rate: Russian Federation

Analysis# Russian Federation Infant Mortality Rate The Russian Federation's infant mortality rate stood at 4.1 per 1,000 births in 2024, matching its all-time low. This represents a dramatic 88.7% decline from the peak of 36.3 per 1,000 births recorded in 1960. Over six decades, the country has transformed its child health outcomes through sustained improvements in healthcare access, maternal care, and living standards. The most significant progress accelerated after 2015, when the rate was 6.6 per 1,000 births. Between 2015 and 2024, the country achieved a 37.9% reduction in nine years—averaging a 0.3-point annual decrease. The consistent downward trajectory from 2015 onward demonstrates sustained commitment to infant health. Continued optimization of prenatal care and neonatal services suggests this rate will remain near current levels or decline further in coming years.