Child mortality rate in Uruguay
Uruguay: Child mortality rate was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.7%
Change on year
down 11.4%
World rank
163rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
6.7%
in 1950
All-time low
0.7%
in 2020
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Child mortality rate in Uruguay, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of children.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 0.7% for child mortality rate in 2023.
The figure is down 11.4% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Uruguay peaked at 6.7% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2020.
Uruguay ranks 163rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child mortality rate in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | % of children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.7% | — |
| 1951 | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| 1952 | 6.4% | -1.7% |
| 1953 | 6.3% | -1.6% |
| 1954 | 6.2% | -1.6% |
| 1955 | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| 1956 | 6.0% | -1.7% |
| 1957 | 5.9% | -1.7% |
| 1958 | 5.8% | -1.7% |
| 1959 | 5.7% | -1.6% |
| 1960 | 5.7% | -1.1% |
| 1961 | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 5.5% | -1.0% |
| 1964 | 5.5% | -1.0% |
| 1965 | 5.4% | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 5.2% | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 5.2% | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 5.1% | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 5.0% | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 4.9% | -3.1% |
| 1973 | 4.8% | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 4.6% | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 4.5% | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 4.4% | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 4.3% | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 4.2% | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 4.2% | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 4.1% | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 3.7% | -7.7% |
| 1982 | 3.4% | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 3.3% | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 3.3% | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 3.3% | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 3.1% | -6.6% |
| 1987 | 2.8% | -8.5% |
| 1988 | 2.5% | -9.5% |
| 1989 | 2.4% | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 2.3% | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 2.3% | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 2.3% | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 2.2% | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.2% | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 2.1% | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 2.0% | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 1.9% | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 1.8% | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 1.7% | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 1.6% | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.7% | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 1.7% | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | -14.5% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 1.2% | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | -11.6% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 0.8% | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | -11.4% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 0.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 1.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 0.7% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.4%, 48% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.2% | 5.7% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.2% | 2.4% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6727 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0241 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0254 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate in Uruguay?
- Child mortality rate in Uruguay was 0.7% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 1950.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2020.
- How does Uruguay rank for child mortality rate?
- Uruguay ranks 163rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of children who die before reaching the age of 5.