Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Chile
Chile: Under-five mortality rate was 6.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.75
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
145th
of 201 countries
All-time high
154.62
in 1959
All-time low
6.73
in 2021
Years of data
71
1954–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Chile, 1954–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five mortality rate in Chile stood at 6.75.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Chile peaked at 154.62 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 6.73, in 2021.
That places Chile 145th out of 201 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.
Under-five mortality rate in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 149.92 | — |
| 1955 | 149.04 | -0.6% |
| 1956 | 150.14 | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 152.54 | +1.6% |
| 1958 | 154.43 | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 154.62 | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 152.81 | -1.2% |
| 1961 | 149.04 | -2.5% |
| 1962 | 143.34 | -3.8% |
| 1963 | 135.86 | -5.2% |
| 1964 | 126.68 | -6.8% |
| 1965 | 115.99 | -8.4% |
| 1966 | 104.13 | -10.2% |
| 1967 | 93.39 | -10.3% |
| 1968 | 86.01 | -7.9% |
| 1969 | 82.35 | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 80.66 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 79.25 | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 77.42 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 74.82 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 70.95 | -5.2% |
| 1975 | 65.01 | -8.4% |
| 1976 | 56.84 | -12.6% |
| 1977 | 48.4 | -14.9% |
| 1978 | 41.63 | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 36.89 | -11.4% |
| 1980 | 33.2 | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 29.86 | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 26.92 | -9.8% |
| 1983 | 24.66 | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 23.18 | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 22.34 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 22.05 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 21.94 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 21.47 | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 20.41 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 19.03 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 17.61 | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 16.25 | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 15 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 13.9 | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 13.07 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 12.56 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 12.25 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 11.91 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 11.45 | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 10.9 | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 10.33 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 9.82 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 9.45 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 9.24 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 9.12 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 9.01 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 8.91 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 8.85 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 8.8 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 8.73 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8.61 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 8.44 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 8.25 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 8.06 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 7.89 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 7.75 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 7.57 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 7.32 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 7 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 6.77 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 6.73 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 6.82 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 6.86 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 6.75 | -1.5% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 6.75 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65, 1.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Chile's 6.75 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.05, 52% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 151.78 | 149.04 | 154.62 | 6 |
| 1960s | 118.96 | 82.35 | 152.81 | 10 |
| 1970s | 63.19 | 36.89 | 80.66 | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.6 | 20.41 | 33.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.3 | 11.45 | 19.03 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.44 | 8.8 | 10.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.96 | 7 | 8.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.78 | 6.73 | 6.86 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 142 Uruguay 7.45 compare
- 143 Romania 7.31 compare
- 144 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.9 compare
- 146 United States 6.47 compare
- 147 Montserrat 6.35 compare
- 148 Slovakia 6.29 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.22 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.16 % 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 under-five mortality rate in Chile?
- Under-five mortality rate in Chile was 6.75 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 154.62 in 1959.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.73 in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Chile ranks 145th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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