Lithuania Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Lithuania's infant mortality rate was 2.5 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1967–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's infant mortality rate stood at 2.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.5 by 2025. Lithuania ranked 174th globally.
Lithuania’s infant mortality rate has undergone a profound decline since the late 1960s, falling from a peak of 20.90 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1968 to a historic low of 2.54 in 2025, ranking the country 174th globally. This dramatic improvement reflects decades of advancements in healthcare infrastructure, maternal care, and public health policies following periods of socioeconomic transformation. The 2025 rate places Lithuania in close proximity to peer nations such as Portugal (2.48) and Austria (2.46), all situated within a narrow band of low mortality. The consistent downward trajectory over 58 years of recorded data underscores sustained progress in neonatal survival. However, the rate’s convergence with other high-performing European countries suggests that further reductions will require targeted interventions in neonatal intensive care, early detection of congenital conditions, and equitable access to prenatal services. Absent such measures, the pace of decline may plateau in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.5 | −0.3 | #174 |
| 2023 | 2.8 | −0.1 | #23 |
| 2022 | 2.9 | −0.1 | #24 |
| 2021 | 3.0 | −0.1 | #24 |
| 2020 | 3.1 | −0.2 | #25 |
| 2019 | 3.3 | −0.2 | #30 |
| 2018 | 3.5 | −0.3 | #30 |
| 2017 | 3.8 | −0.2 | #36 |
| 2016 | 4.0 | −0.1 | #35 |
| 2015 | 4.1 | −0.1 | #34 |
| 2014 | 4.2 | +0.0 | #35 |
| 2013 | 4.2 | −0.1 | #33 |
| 2012 | 4.3 | −0.2 | #33 |
| 2011 | 4.5 | −0.4 | #34 |
| 2010 | 4.9 | −0.5 | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's infant mortality rate was 2.5 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's infant mortality rate peaked at 20.9 in 1967.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Lithuania was 2.5 in 2025.
Lithuania ranks 174th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 2.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Lithuania in 2025 was 2.5. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_infant-mortality,
title = {Lithuania Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}