Infant Mortality Rate: San Marino

Analysis# San Marino Infant Mortality Rate San Marino recorded an infant mortality rate of 1.2 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking the lowest rate in the country's recorded history. This represents a dramatic 92.9% decline from the 1985 peak of 16.8 per 1,000 births. The tiny European nation now ranks among the world's safest places for infants, having transformed its early childhood survival outcomes over nearly four decades. The downward trend accelerated after 2015, when the rate stood at 1.8 per 1,000 births. Year-over-year reductions from 2015 through 2024 demonstrate sustained improvement, with the rate dropping consistently to the current record low. Continued convergence toward zero suggests San Marino's healthcare infrastructure and maternal care systems remain highly effective, positioning the country to maintain its position among global leaders in infant survival.