Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Chile
Chile: Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria was 0.6753 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.6753
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
143rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
15.46
in 1959
All-time low
0.6729
in 2021
Years of data
71
1954–2024
Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Chile, 1954–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Chile stood at 0.6753.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Chile peaked at 15.46 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 0.6729, in 2021.
Chile ranks 143rd of 198 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 vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 14.99 | — |
| 1955 | 14.9 | -0.6% |
| 1956 | 15.01 | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 15.25 | +1.6% |
| 1958 | 15.44 | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 15.46 | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 15.28 | -1.2% |
| 1961 | 14.9 | -2.5% |
| 1962 | 14.33 | -3.8% |
| 1963 | 13.59 | -5.2% |
| 1964 | 12.67 | -6.8% |
| 1965 | 11.6 | -8.4% |
| 1966 | 10.41 | -10.2% |
| 1967 | 9.34 | -10.3% |
| 1968 | 8.6 | -7.9% |
| 1969 | 8.23 | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 8.07 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 7.92 | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 7.74 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 7.48 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 7.1 | -5.2% |
| 1975 | 6.5 | -8.4% |
| 1976 | 5.68 | -12.6% |
| 1977 | 4.84 | -14.9% |
| 1978 | 4.16 | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 3.69 | -11.4% |
| 1980 | 3.32 | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 2.99 | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 2.69 | -9.8% |
| 1983 | 2.47 | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 2.32 | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 2.23 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 2.21 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 2.19 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 2.15 | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 2.04 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 1.9 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 1.76 | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 1.63 | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 1.5 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 1.39 | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 1.31 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 1.26 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 1.22 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 1.19 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 1.14 | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 1.09 | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 1.03 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 0.982 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 0.9449 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 0.9239 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 0.9117 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 0.9011 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 0.8915 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 0.8846 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 0.8798 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 0.8732 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8612 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 0.8442 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8252 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 0.8064 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 0.7894 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 0.7746 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 0.7574 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 0.7323 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 0.7004 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 0.6766 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 0.6729 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 0.6817 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 0.6858 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 0.6753 | -1.5% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 0.6753 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 1.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Chile's 0.6753 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.31, 52% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15.18 | 14.9 | 15.46 | 6 |
| 1960s | 11.9 | 8.23 | 15.28 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.32 | 3.69 | 8.07 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.46 | 2.04 | 3.32 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.43 | 1.14 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9443 | 0.8798 | 1.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7964 | 0.7004 | 0.8732 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6784 | 0.6729 | 0.6858 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 140 Uruguay 0.7447 compare
- 141 Romania 0.7311 compare
- 142 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.6905 compare
- 144 United States 0.6472 compare
- 145 Montserrat 0.6354 compare
- 146 Slovakia 0.6286 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 115 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.22 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.16 % 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 0.0233 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Chile?
- Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Chile was 0.6753 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 15.46 in 1959.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6729 in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria?
- Chile ranks 143rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria pertussis and tetanus. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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