Infant Mortality Rate: Togo

Analysis# Togo Infant Mortality Rate Togo recorded an infant mortality rate of 34.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking the lowest point in the nation's recorded history. This figure represents a dramatic 74.1% decline from the 1960 peak of 134.4 deaths per 1,000 births. The country has achieved this improvement over six decades through sustained public health efforts and rising living standards. The most significant progress accelerated between 2015 and 2024, when the rate fell from 45.4 to 34.8 per 1,000 births—a consistent annual decline averaging approximately 1.2 deaths per 1,000 births. This steady downward trajectory reflects ongoing investments in maternal and child healthcare. Barring major disruptions, the data suggests Togo's infant mortality rate will continue converging toward levels found in upper-middle-income nations, positioning the country favorably within West African health indicators.