U.S. Infant Mortality Hits Record Low 2025.

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The U.S. saw fewer babies die in 2025 than ever before. This means the infant death rate is now very low, which is good news.

Infant mortality is when babies die before their first birthday. Researchers use special rates to compare these deaths each year.

Doctors and public health efforts have made babies safer over time. New shots and safe sleep ideas also help save many young lives.

Sadly, the U.S. rate is still worse than many other rich countries. Problems like poverty can make it harder for some babies to live.

Some groups of babies still have higher death rates than others. For example, Black infants sadly die more often than white infants.

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What happened to the infant death rate in the U.S. in 2025?

The U.S. saw fewer babies die in 2025 than ever before, so the infant death rate is now very low.

What is infant mortality?

Infant mortality is when babies die before their first birthday.

Do some groups of babies have higher death rates?

Yes, some groups of babies, like Black infants, sadly die more often than white infants.

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