Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Infant mortality rate was 6.17 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.17
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
142nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
57.23
in 1959
All-time low
6.07
in 2021
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Infant mortality rate in Uruguay, 1949–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rate in Uruguay is 6.17, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Uruguay peaked at 57.23 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 6.07, in 2021.
Uruguay ranks 142nd of 201 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.
Infant mortality rate in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 55.79 | — |
| 1950 | 54.9 | -1.6% |
| 1951 | 54.16 | -1.3% |
| 1952 | 53.64 | -1.0% |
| 1953 | 53.39 | -0.5% |
| 1954 | 53.54 | +0.3% |
| 1955 | 54.19 | +1.2% |
| 1956 | 55.14 | +1.8% |
| 1957 | 56.16 | +1.9% |
| 1958 | 56.96 | +1.4% |
| 1959 | 57.23 | +0.5% |
| 1960 | 56.68 | -1.0% |
| 1961 | 55.55 | -2.0% |
| 1962 | 54.29 | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 53.21 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 52.41 | -1.5% |
| 1965 | 51.98 | -0.8% |
| 1966 | 51.72 | -0.5% |
| 1967 | 51.34 | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 50.68 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 49.8 | -1.7% |
| 1970 | 48.83 | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 48.08 | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 47.97 | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 48.59 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 49.3 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 49.46 | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 48.64 | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 46.57 | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 43.36 | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 39.52 | -8.9% |
| 1980 | 35.57 | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 32.06 | -9.9% |
| 1982 | 29.38 | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 27.59 | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 26.29 | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 25.19 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 24.15 | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 23.13 | -4.2% |
| 1988 | 22.15 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 21.33 | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 20.75 | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 20.36 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 20.04 | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 19.68 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 19.2 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 18.54 | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 17.72 | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 16.84 | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 15.98 | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 15.25 | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 14.71 | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 14.33 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 13.98 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 13.59 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 13.08 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 12.42 | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 11.67 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 10.92 | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 10.23 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 9.66 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 9.21 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 8.85 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 8.54 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 8.22 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 7.88 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 7.51 | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 7.13 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 6.77 | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 6.47 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 6.25 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 6.12 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 6.07 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 6.09 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 6.13 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 6.17 | +0.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 6.17 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61, 1.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 6.17 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.97, 51% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 55.79 | 55.79 | 55.79 | 1 |
| 1950s | 54.93 | 53.39 | 57.23 | 10 |
| 1960s | 52.77 | 49.8 | 56.68 | 10 |
| 1970s | 47.03 | 39.52 | 49.46 | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.68 | 21.33 | 35.57 | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.44 | 15.25 | 20.75 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.46 | 9.66 | 14.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.68 | 6.25 | 9.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.12 | 6.07 | 6.17 | 5 |
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More health data for Uruguay
- 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)
- 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 infant mortality rate in Uruguay?
- Infant mortality rate in Uruguay was 6.17 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 57.23 in 1959.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.07 in 2021.
- How does Uruguay rank for infant mortality rate?
- Uruguay ranks 142nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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