Infant Mortality Rate: Uzbekistan

Analysis# Uzbekistan Infant Mortality Rate Uzbekistan's infant mortality rate stands at 12.8 per 1,000 births in 2024, representing a historic low for the country. Since 1979, when the rate peaked at 101.3 per 1,000 births, Uzbekistan has achieved an 87.4% reduction in infant deaths. This dramatic improvement reflects decades of public health advancement and maternal care development across the nation. The past decade demonstrates sustained progress, with the rate declining from 18.6 per 1,000 births in 2015 to the current 12.8 figure. Year-over-year reductions have remained consistent, averaging roughly 0.5 per 1,000 births annually since 2015. Continued momentum suggests Uzbekistan remains on track to further lower infant mortality, aligning with broader regional and global health initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations.