
India's infant mortality rate touches low of 25, down from 40 in 2013
Published on: Sept. 4, 2025, 3:09 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's infant mortality rate (IMR) has reached a historic low of 25, marking a 37.5% drop since 2013, according to the Registrar General of India's 2023 report. The report highlights significant declines in birth and death rates nationwide. While Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh have the highest IMR, Manipur and Kerala recorded the lowest.