Peru Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Peru's infant mortality rate was 13.2 in 2025, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Peru's infant mortality rate stood at 13.2 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.2 by 2025. Peru ranked 95th globally.
Peru's Infant Mortality Rate has undergone significant improvements over the past six decades. At its peak in 1960, the rate stood at 152.00, reflecting the country's limited access to healthcare services during that era. Conversely, Peru has achieved a notable decrease in infant mortality, with the rate plummeting to 13.24 by 2025, ranking 95th globally. This improvement is comparable to other nations with similar demographic profiles, such as Mauritius, which has a slightly higher rate of 13.42. The decline in infant mortality in Peru can be attributed to advancements in healthcare infrastructure, increased investment in maternal and child health programs, and improvements in sanitation and hygiene practices. While Peru has made substantial progress, there is still room for further improvement. Continued investment in healthcare and social programs will be crucial to solidifying the downward trend, potentially pushing Peru's infant mortality rate lower and aligning it with those of high-performing nations like Seychelles with a rate of 12.90.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 13.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.2 | −0.3 | #95 |
| 2023 | 13.5 | −0.3 | #103 |
| 2022 | 13.8 | −0.2 | #104 |
| 2021 | 14.0 | −0.1 | #103 |
| 2020 | 14.1 | −0.1 | #103 |
| 2019 | 14.2 | −0.1 | #100 |
| 2018 | 14.3 | −0.1 | #101 |
| 2017 | 14.4 | −0.1 | #99 |
| 2016 | 14.5 | −0.2 | #94 |
| 2015 | 14.7 | −0.3 | #94 |
| 2014 | 15.0 | −0.3 | #94 |
| 2013 | 15.3 | −0.4 | #95 |
| 2012 | 15.7 | −0.5 | #94 |
| 2011 | 16.2 | −0.6 | #94 |
| 2010 | 16.8 | −0.7 | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru 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
Peru's infant mortality rate was 13.2 in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's infant mortality rate peaked at 152.0 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Peru was 13.2 in 2025.
Peru ranks 95th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 13.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Peru in 2025 was 13.2. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_infant-mortality,
title = {Peru Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}