Where in the world are babies at the lowest risk of dying?
Measuring which country is safest for newborns isn’t as simple as it seems. Definitions of live births and infant deaths vary, especially regarding extremely premature babies. Using standardized comparisons, Japan, Sweden, and Finland consistently have the world’s lowest infant mortality rates. The U.S. lags behind, with an infant death rate nearly three times higher than top performers. The findings highlight how investments in maternal care, neonatal units, and equal healthcare access make a measurable difference in saving newborn lives. Hannah Ritchie with Our World in Data has the full story.
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