Infant Mortality Rate: Tajikistan

Analysis# Tajikistan Infant Mortality Rate Tajikistan's infant mortality rate stands at 23.5 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking the lowest level in the nation's recorded history. The country has achieved a dramatic 79.4% decline since 1972, when the rate peaked at 113.9 per 1,000 births. This five-decade improvement reflects substantial gains in maternal and child health infrastructure, vaccination programs, and healthcare access across the Central Asian nation. The most recent decade shows consistent year-over-year progress, with the rate declining from 26.3 in 2015 to 23.5 in 2024. This steady downward trajectory demonstrates sustained commitment to reducing preventable infant deaths. Tajikistan's continued momentum suggests the country remains on a path toward further improvements in early childhood survival rates.