US infant mortality reaches historic low, preliminary data shows (opens original article in a new tab)

The United States achieved a historic low in infant mortality with 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to preliminary data, though racial disparities in mortality rates remain significant.

• US infant mortality rate reached a historic low of 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025
• Infant deaths decreased to approximately 19,350 in 2025 from 20,050 in 2024
• Racial disparities in infant mortality rates persist, with Black infants having more than twice the death rate of other racial groups