Infant Mortality Rate: Ukraine

Analysis# Ukraine Infant Mortality Rate Ukraine's infant mortality rate stands at 7.6 per 1,000 births in 2024, marking a historic low and a dramatic 74.1% decline from its peak of 29.4 per 1,000 births in 1971. The current figure represents the best performance in Ukraine's recorded history since 1971, reflecting sustained improvements in maternal and child healthcare over five decades. A consistent downward trajectory has defined Ukraine's recent decade. From 2015 through 2024, the rate fell steadily from 9.2 to 7.6 per 1,000 births, with particularly sharp reductions between 2015 and 2019. The deceleration in decline after 2020—dropping only 0.2 points annually—suggests the nation approaches a plateau where further improvements may require targeted interventions in specific regions or populations.