Infant Mortality Rate: Switzerland

Analysis# Switzerland Infant Mortality Rate Switzerland's infant mortality rate stands at 3.4 per 1,000 births in 2024, matching its all-time low from 2023. This represents a dramatic 84.3% decline since 1960, when the rate peaked at 21.7 per 1,000 births. The country now ranks among the world's lowest infant mortality rates, reflecting decades of sustained improvement in healthcare, maternal care, and living standards. The rate has stabilized at exceptionally low levels since 2015, hovering consistently between 3.5 and 3.7 per 1,000 births before reaching 3.4 in 2023. This plateau suggests Switzerland has approached the practical floor of infant mortality reduction, where further gains depend on managing rare, complex medical scenarios. Continued minimal fluctuations are expected as the country maintains its advanced healthcare infrastructure and preventive care systems.