Child mortality rate in Uruguay
Uruguay: Child mortality rate was 0.74 deaths per 100 live births in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.74 deaths per 100 live births
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
141st
of 200 countries
All-time high
17.72 deaths per 100 live births
in 1925
All-time low
0.73 deaths per 100 live births
in 2020
Years of data
103
1921–2024
Child mortality rate in Uruguay, 1921–2024
Source: Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100 live births.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 0.74 deaths per 100 live births for child mortality rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Uruguay peaked at 17.72 deaths per 100 live births in 1925 and was at its lowest, 0.73 deaths per 100 live births, in 2020.
Uruguay ranks 141st of 200 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 | deaths per 100 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 16.22 deaths per 100 live births | — |
| 1922 | 13.84 deaths per 100 live births | -14.7% |
| 1923 | 15.66 deaths per 100 live births | +13.2% |
| 1924 | 16.41 deaths per 100 live births | +4.8% |
| 1925 | 17.72 deaths per 100 live births | +8.0% |
| 1926 | 13.66 deaths per 100 live births | -22.9% |
| 1927 | 16.04 deaths per 100 live births | +17.4% |
| 1928 | 14.93 deaths per 100 live births | -6.9% |
| 1929 | 13.66 deaths per 100 live births | -8.5% |
| 1930 | 14.93 deaths per 100 live births | +9.3% |
| 1931 | 16.78 deaths per 100 live births | +12.4% |
| 1932 | 14.74 deaths per 100 live births | -12.2% |
| 1933 | 13.66 deaths per 100 live births | -7.3% |
| 1934 | 14.2 deaths per 100 live births | +4.0% |
| 1935 | 15.3 deaths per 100 live births | +7.7% |
| 1936 | 13.48 deaths per 100 live births | -11.9% |
| 1937 | 14.2 deaths per 100 live births | +5.3% |
| 1938 | 14.74 deaths per 100 live births | +3.8% |
| 1939 | 11.72 deaths per 100 live births | -20.5% |
| 1940 | 12.41 deaths per 100 live births | +5.9% |
| 1941 | 11.89 deaths per 100 live births | -4.2% |
| 1942 | 13.66 deaths per 100 live births | +14.9% |
| 1943 | 11.03 deaths per 100 live births | -19.3% |
| 1944 | 9.04 deaths per 100 live births | -18.0% |
| 1946 | 8.42 deaths per 100 live births | -6.9% |
| 1947 | 9.85 deaths per 100 live births | +17.0% |
| 1948 | 8.27 deaths per 100 live births | -16.0% |
| 1949 | 6.37 deaths per 100 live births | -23.0% |
| 1950 | 6.25 deaths per 100 live births | -1.9% |
| 1951 | 6.16 deaths per 100 live births | -1.4% |
| 1952 | 6.09 deaths per 100 live births | -1.1% |
| 1953 | 6.05 deaths per 100 live births | -0.7% |
| 1954 | 6.05 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 6.11 deaths per 100 live births | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 6.21 deaths per 100 live births | +1.6% |
| 1957 | 6.31 deaths per 100 live births | +1.6% |
| 1958 | 6.39 deaths per 100 live births | +1.3% |
| 1959 | 6.41 deaths per 100 live births | +0.3% |
| 1960 | 6.34 deaths per 100 live births | -1.1% |
| 1961 | 6.2 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1962 | 6.05 deaths per 100 live births | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 5.93 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 5.83 deaths per 100 live births | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 5.78 deaths per 100 live births | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 5.74 deaths per 100 live births | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 5.7 deaths per 100 live births | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 5.62 deaths per 100 live births | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 5.52 deaths per 100 live births | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 5.41 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 5.33 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 5.32 deaths per 100 live births | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 5.39 deaths per 100 live births | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 5.47 deaths per 100 live births | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.5 deaths per 100 live births | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 5.41 deaths per 100 live births | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 5.19 deaths per 100 live births | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 4.84 deaths per 100 live births | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 4.41 deaths per 100 live births | -8.9% |
| 1980 | 3.98 deaths per 100 live births | -9.8% |
| 1981 | 3.59 deaths per 100 live births | -9.8% |
| 1982 | 3.3 deaths per 100 live births | -8.1% |
| 1983 | 3.1 deaths per 100 live births | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 2.96 deaths per 100 live births | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 2.84 deaths per 100 live births | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 2.73 deaths per 100 live births | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 2.62 deaths per 100 live births | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 2.51 deaths per 100 live births | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 2.42 deaths per 100 live births | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 2.36 deaths per 100 live births | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 2.32 deaths per 100 live births | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 2.29 deaths per 100 live births | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 2.25 deaths per 100 live births | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 2.2 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 2.13 deaths per 100 live births | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 2.03 deaths per 100 live births | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 1.94 deaths per 100 live births | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 1.84 deaths per 100 live births | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 1.76 deaths per 100 live births | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 1.7 deaths per 100 live births | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 1.66 deaths per 100 live births | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.62 deaths per 100 live births | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 1.57 deaths per 100 live births | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 1.52 deaths per 100 live births | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 1.44 deaths per 100 live births | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 1.36 deaths per 100 live births | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 1.27 deaths per 100 live births | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 1.19 deaths per 100 live births | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 1.13 deaths per 100 live births | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 1.08 deaths per 100 live births | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 1.04 deaths per 100 live births | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 1 deaths per 100 live births | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 0.97 deaths per 100 live births | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 0.93 deaths per 100 live births | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 0.89 deaths per 100 live births | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 0.84 deaths per 100 live births | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.8 deaths per 100 live births | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 0.77 deaths per 100 live births | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 0.75 deaths per 100 live births | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 0.73 deaths per 100 live births | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 0.73 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.73 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.74 deaths per 100 live births | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 0.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 0.74 deaths per 100 live births is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.47 deaths per 100 live births, 1.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 0.74 deaths per 100 live births is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.31 deaths per 100 live births, 56% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 15.35 deaths per 100 live births | 13.66 deaths per 100 live births | 17.72 deaths per 100 live births | 9 |
| 1930s | 14.38 deaths per 100 live births | 11.72 deaths per 100 live births | 16.78 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1940s | 10.1 deaths per 100 live births | 6.37 deaths per 100 live births | 13.66 deaths per 100 live births | 9 |
| 1950s | 6.2 deaths per 100 live births | 6.05 deaths per 100 live births | 6.41 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.87 deaths per 100 live births | 5.52 deaths per 100 live births | 6.34 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.23 deaths per 100 live births | 4.41 deaths per 100 live births | 5.5 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1980s | 3 deaths per 100 live births | 2.42 deaths per 100 live births | 3.98 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.11 deaths per 100 live births | 1.76 deaths per 100 live births | 2.36 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.45 deaths per 100 live births | 1.13 deaths per 100 live births | 1.7 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.907 deaths per 100 live births | 0.75 deaths per 100 live births | 1.08 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.734 deaths per 100 live births | 0.73 deaths per 100 live births | 0.74 deaths per 100 live births | 5 |
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More health data for Uruguay
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6727 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,631 deaths per 1,000 people (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate in Uruguay?
- Child mortality rate in Uruguay was 0.74 deaths per 100 live births in 2024, according to Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 17.72 deaths per 100 live births in 1925.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.73 deaths per 100 live births in 2020.
- How does Uruguay rank for child mortality rate?
- Uruguay ranks 141st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – 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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Long-run estimated share of newborns who die before reaching the age of five.