Infant Mortality Rate: São Tomé and Príncipe

Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe Infant Mortality Rate São Tomé and Príncipe recorded an infant mortality rate of 9.2 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking both its lowest level since 1965 and a historic achievement. The nation has reduced infant mortality by 83.6% over six decades, descending from a peak of 66.2 per 1,000 births in 1992. This dramatic improvement reflects sustained progress in child health across the small island nation. The most significant gains occurred after 1992, when the country entered a steady decline in infant deaths. From 2015 to 2024, the rate fell consistently each year, dropping from 15.2 to 9.2 per 1,000 births—a 40% reduction in just nine years. The accelerating downward trajectory suggests ongoing improvements in healthcare access and maternal care, positioning São Tomé and Príncipe among nations with the strongest momentum in reducing infant mortality.