Infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) in Chile
Chile: Infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) was 5.8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.8
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
145th
of 200 countries
All-time high
124.44
in 1959
All-time low
5.79
in 2021
Years of data
71
1954–2024
Infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) in Chile, 1954–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) in Chile stood at 5.8.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) in Chile peaked at 124.44 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 5.79, in 2021.
That places Chile 145th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 117.02 | — |
| 1955 | 117.07 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 118.66 | +1.4% |
| 1957 | 121.29 | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 123.54 | +1.8% |
| 1959 | 124.44 | +0.7% |
| 1960 | 123.7 | -0.6% |
| 1961 | 121.35 | -1.9% |
| 1962 | 117.38 | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 111.86 | -4.7% |
| 1964 | 104.85 | -6.3% |
| 1965 | 96.48 | -8.0% |
| 1966 | 87.03 | -9.8% |
| 1967 | 78.41 | -9.9% |
| 1968 | 72.5 | -7.5% |
| 1969 | 69.67 | -3.9% |
| 1970 | 68.46 | -1.7% |
| 1971 | 67.44 | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 66.03 | -2.1% |
| 1973 | 63.92 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 60.68 | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 55.61 | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 48.62 | -12.6% |
| 1977 | 41.37 | -14.9% |
| 1978 | 35.55 | -14.1% |
| 1979 | 31.45 | -11.5% |
| 1980 | 28.26 | -10.2% |
| 1981 | 25.37 | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 22.83 | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 20.87 | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 19.57 | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 18.83 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 18.56 | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 18.44 | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 18.02 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 17.12 | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 15.94 | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 14.74 | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 13.6 | -7.8% |
| 1993 | 12.54 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 11.62 | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 10.93 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 10.51 | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 10.25 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 9.98 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 9.61 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 9.16 | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 8.7 | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 8.28 | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 7.98 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 7.82 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 7.74 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 7.66 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 7.6 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 7.56 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 7.53 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7.49 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 7.4 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 7.26 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 7.1 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 6.95 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 6.8 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 6.68 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 6.53 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 6.31 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 6.04 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 5.83 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 5.79 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 5.86 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 5.89 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 5.8 | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 120.34 | 117.02 | 124.44 | 6 |
| 1960s | 98.32 | 69.67 | 123.7 | 10 |
| 1970s | 53.91 | 31.45 | 68.46 | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.79 | 17.12 | 28.26 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.97 | 9.61 | 15.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8 | 7.53 | 9.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.86 | 6.04 | 7.49 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.83 | 5.79 | 5.89 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 142 Uruguay 6.17 compare
- 143 Montserrat 6.06 compare
- 144 Romania 6 compare
- 146 United States of America 5.48 compare
- 147 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5.48 compare
- 148 Slovakia 5.32 compare
More health data for Chile
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4062 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,755 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 115 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 0.7646 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0314 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0321 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) in Chile?
- Infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) in Chile was 5.8 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 124.44 in 1959.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.79 in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1)?
- Chile ranks 145th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1) rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Infant mortality rate (probability of dying between birth and age 1 per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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