Infant Mortality Rate: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Analysis# Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Infant Mortality Rate Saint Vincent and the Grenadines recorded an infant mortality rate of 10.2 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking both the nation's all-time low and a dramatic improvement from the 1975 peak of 58.3 per 1,000 births. Over the 55-year period since 1969, the country has achieved a 76.2% reduction in infant mortality, reflecting sustained progress in child health and healthcare access. The consistent downward trend accelerated significantly after 2015, when the rate stood at 15.5 per 1,000 births. Year-over-year declines from 2015 through 2024 averaged roughly 0.5 per 1,000 births, with each successive year bringing measurable improvements. This sustained momentum suggests the nation's healthcare infrastructure and maternal care systems continue strengthening, positioning Saint Vincent and the Grenadines among Caribbean nations making the most substantial gains in early childhood survival.