Child mortality in Uruguay
Uruguay: Child mortality was 0.74 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.74
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
141st
of 200 countries
All-time high
17.72
in 1925
All-time low
0.73
in 2020
Years of data
103
1921–2024
Child mortality in Uruguay, 1921–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 0.74 for child mortality in 2024.
That represents a change of down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality in Uruguay peaked at 17.72 in 1925 and was at its lowest, 0.73, 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 in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 16.22 | — |
| 1922 | 13.84 | -14.7% |
| 1923 | 15.66 | +13.2% |
| 1924 | 16.41 | +4.8% |
| 1925 | 17.72 | +8.0% |
| 1926 | 13.66 | -22.9% |
| 1927 | 16.04 | +17.4% |
| 1928 | 14.93 | -6.9% |
| 1929 | 13.66 | -8.5% |
| 1930 | 14.93 | +9.3% |
| 1931 | 16.78 | +12.4% |
| 1932 | 14.74 | -12.2% |
| 1933 | 13.66 | -7.3% |
| 1934 | 14.2 | +4.0% |
| 1935 | 15.3 | +7.7% |
| 1936 | 13.48 | -11.9% |
| 1937 | 14.2 | +5.3% |
| 1938 | 14.74 | +3.8% |
| 1939 | 11.72 | -20.5% |
| 1940 | 12.41 | +5.9% |
| 1941 | 11.89 | -4.2% |
| 1942 | 13.66 | +14.9% |
| 1943 | 11.03 | -19.3% |
| 1944 | 9.04 | -18.0% |
| 1946 | 8.42 | -6.9% |
| 1947 | 9.85 | +17.0% |
| 1948 | 8.27 | -16.0% |
| 1949 | 6.37 | -23.0% |
| 1950 | 6.25 | -1.9% |
| 1951 | 6.16 | -1.4% |
| 1952 | 6.09 | -1.1% |
| 1953 | 6.05 | -0.7% |
| 1954 | 6.05 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 6.11 | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 6.21 | +1.6% |
| 1957 | 6.31 | +1.6% |
| 1958 | 6.39 | +1.3% |
| 1959 | 6.41 | +0.3% |
| 1960 | 6.34 | -1.1% |
| 1961 | 6.2 | -2.2% |
| 1962 | 6.05 | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 5.93 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 5.83 | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 5.78 | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 5.74 | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 5.7 | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 5.62 | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 5.52 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 5.41 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 5.33 | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 5.32 | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 5.39 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 5.47 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.5 | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 5.41 | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 5.19 | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 4.84 | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 4.41 | -8.9% |
| 1980 | 3.98 | -9.8% |
| 1981 | 3.59 | -9.8% |
| 1982 | 3.3 | -8.1% |
| 1983 | 3.1 | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 2.96 | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 2.84 | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 2.73 | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 2.62 | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 2.51 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 2.42 | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 2.36 | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 2.32 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 2.29 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 2.25 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 2.2 | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 2.13 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 2.03 | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 1.94 | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 1.84 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 1.76 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 1.7 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 1.66 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.62 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 1.57 | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 1.52 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 1.44 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 1.36 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 1.27 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 1.19 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 1.13 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 1.08 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 1.04 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 1 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 0.97 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 0.93 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 0.89 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 0.84 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.8 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 0.77 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 0.75 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 0.73 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 0.73 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.73 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.74 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 0.74 | +0.0% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 0.74 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.47, 1.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 0.74 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.31, 56% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 15.35 | 13.66 | 17.72 | 9 |
| 1930s | 14.38 | 11.72 | 16.78 | 10 |
| 1940s | 10.1 | 6.37 | 13.66 | 9 |
| 1950s | 6.2 | 6.05 | 6.41 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.87 | 5.52 | 6.34 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.23 | 4.41 | 5.5 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3 | 2.42 | 3.98 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.11 | 1.76 | 2.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.45 | 1.13 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.907 | 0.75 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.734 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 5 |
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 31 (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 in Uruguay?
- Child mortality in Uruguay was 0.74 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 17.72 in 1925.
- What is the lowest child mortality recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.73 in 2020.
- How does Uruguay rank for child mortality?
- Uruguay ranks 141st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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