International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity, by type of IHR in South America
South America: International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity, by type of IHR was 58.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat
International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity, by type of IHR in South America, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr in South America is 58.0%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr in South America peaked at 82.0% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 51.0%, in 2010.
South America ranks 25th of 36 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity, by type of IHR in South America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.0% | — |
| 2011 | 61.0% | +19.6% |
| 2012 | 63.0% | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 74.0% | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 79.0% | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 82.0% | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 81.0% | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 82.0% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 71.0% | -13.4% |
| 2019 | 71.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 73.0% | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 66.0% | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 64.0% | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 58.0% | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 58.0% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 71.5% | 51.0% | 82.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.8% | 58.0% | 73.0% | 5 |
More health data for South America
- Tuberculosis incidence 57 (2024)
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic 83.21 (2024)
- Maternal mortality ratio 76.86 (2023)
- Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel 98.2% (2025)
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk 5.49 (2024)
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic 70.14 (2024)
- Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 13.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr in South America?
- International health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr in South America was 58.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest international health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 82.0% in 2015.
- What is the lowest international health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.0% in 2010.
- How does South America rank for international health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr?
- South America ranks 25th out of 36 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international health regulations (ihr) capacity, by type of ihr rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South America data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity, by type of IHR capacity (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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