Key Market Indicators
Uruguay is set to see a decrease in child mortality over the next five years. In 2021, the country ranked 142nd in the world, with 270 deaths. This number is projected to decrease by 9.4% annually, reaching 154 deaths by 2026. Since 1965, Uruguay has seen a steady decrease in child mortality, with a year-on-year drop of 7.7%. India, Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were respectively ranked 2, 3 and 4 for child mortality in 2021. Immunisation coverage for children aged 12-23 months in Uruguay is expected to remain stable over the next five years. In 2021, the country ranked 87th in the world, with 93% of children receiving immunisation. This percentage is projected to remain unchanged by 2026. Since 1985, Uruguay has seen a slight decrease in immunisation coverage, with a year-on-year drop of 0.4 points. The Netherlands, Greece, Mongolia and Latvia were respectively ranked 1, 2, 3 and 4 for immunisation coverage in 2021.
