Infant Mortality Rate: Tonga

Analysis# Tonga Infant Mortality Rate Tonga's infant mortality rate stands at 7.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a historic low and a dramatic improvement from the 1963 peak of 62.2 per 1,000 births. Over the past 61 years, the country has reduced infant mortality by 87.5%, reflecting sustained gains in healthcare, nutrition, and living standards across the island nation. The downward trajectory accelerated notably from 2015 onward, dropping from 9.6 to 7.8 per 1,000 births in just nine years. Each year between 2015 and 2024 recorded measurable progress, with annual declines ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 per 1,000 births. This consistent year-over-year improvement suggests Tonga maintains strong momentum in reducing infant mortality, positioning the country among the better-performing nations in the Pacific region.