Neonatal mortality rate in Uruguay

Uruguay: Neonatal mortality rate was 4.05 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.05
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
142nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
26.01
in 1973
All-time low
4.05
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Neonatal mortality rate in Uruguay, 1970–2024

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Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, neonatal mortality rate in Uruguay stood at 4.05. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.

The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Uruguay peaked at 26.01 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 4.05, in 2024.

That places Uruguay 142nd out of 199 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 23.19 18.91 26.01 10
1980s 14.32 12.03 17.84 10
1990s 10.37 8.58 11.82 10
2000s 7.16 5.08 8.47 10
2010s 4.93 4.77 5.03 10
2020s 4.27 4.05 4.61 5

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 139 Malaysia 4.27 compare
  2. 140 Cuba 4.26 compare
  3. 141 Tonga 4.15 compare
  4. 143 Sri Lanka 3.96 compare
  5. 144 Kazakhstan 3.94 compare
  6. 145 Qatar 3.81 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is neonatal mortality rate in Uruguay?
Neonatal mortality rate in Uruguay was 4.05 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 26.01 in 1973.
What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 4.05 in 2024.
How does Uruguay rank for neonatal mortality rate?
Uruguay ranks 142nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
211 places, 10,798 data points, 1951–2024
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