Infant Mortality Rate: Slovakia

Analysis# Slovakia Infant Mortality Rate Slovakia's infant mortality rate stands at 5.3 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting decades of substantial public health progress. Since 1960, when the rate peaked at 31 per 1,000 births, Slovakia has achieved an 82.9% reduction in infant mortality. The country reached its historical low of 5 per 1,000 births in 2017, demonstrating the effectiveness of modern healthcare systems and maternal care improvements. Recent years show a slight uptick after nearly a decade of stability. From 2017 through 2021, the rate remained flat at 5 per 1,000 births, but has gradually risen to 5.3 by 2024. While still among Europe's lower rates, this modest increase warrants continued monitoring to ensure Slovakia maintains its strong trajectory of infant health outcomes.