3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Uruguay
Uruguay: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 5.8 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Uruguay, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uruguay is 5.8, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.9% on the previous year and down 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uruguay peaked at 17 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.8, in 2021.
Uruguay ranks 149th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17 | — |
| 2001 | 16.6 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 16.2 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 15.8 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 15.2 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 14.4 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 13.6 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 12.7 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 11.9 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 11.3 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 10.8 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 10.4 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 10 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 9.7 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 9.3 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 8.9 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 8.4 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 7.9 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 7.3 | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 6.8 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 6.3 | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 5.8 | -7.9% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 5.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 1.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 5.8 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.7, 42% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.47 | 11.3 | 17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.95 | 6.8 | 10.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.05 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 146 United States 6.2 compare
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- 151 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5.6 compare
- 151 Slovakia 5.6 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uruguay?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uruguay was 5.8 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 17 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8 in 2021.
- How does Uruguay rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Uruguay ranks 149th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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