Infant Mortality Rate: Saint Lucia

Analysis# Saint Lucia Infant Mortality Rate Saint Lucia's infant mortality rate stands at 15.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing the lowest level recorded in the country's modern health history. The figure reflects extraordinary progress since 1960, when the rate peaked at 89.2 per 1,000 births—a decline of 82.3% across six decades. This dramatic improvement demonstrates sustained advances in maternal and child healthcare throughout the Caribbean nation. The past decade reveals a consistent downward trajectory, with the rate declining from 16.9 in 2015 to 15.8 in 2024. Annual reductions have remained steady, typically ranging from 0.1 to 0.2 per 1,000 births per year. Barring unforeseen health crises, Saint Lucia's infant mortality rate appears positioned to maintain or further improve this trend in coming years.