The rates are still higher than some other countries, though.

Infant deaths dropped to about 19,350 last year

The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025. The U.S. national infant mortality rate dropped to below 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025.

The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025

Although it's an all-time low compared to three decades ago, the infant mortality rate in the country is still higher than other high-income countries.

Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to CDC data, though it still trails other similar nations.

According to the CDC, there were just under 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births last year

NEW YORK (AP) – Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data.

The rates are still higher than some other countries, though.