Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in Uruguay
Uruguay: Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita was 0.7447 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.7447
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
141st
of 199 countries
All-time high
6.41
in 1959
All-time low
0.7287
in 2021
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in Uruguay, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in Uruguay is 0.7447, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in Uruguay peaked at 6.41 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 0.7287, in 2021.
That places Uruguay 141st 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.
Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.25 | — |
| 1951 | 6.16 | -1.5% |
| 1952 | 6.09 | -1.2% |
| 1953 | 6.05 | -0.7% |
| 1954 | 6.05 | +0.1% |
| 1955 | 6.11 | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 6.21 | +1.6% |
| 1957 | 6.31 | +1.7% |
| 1958 | 6.39 | +1.2% |
| 1959 | 6.41 | +0.3% |
| 1960 | 6.34 | -1.1% |
| 1961 | 6.2 | -2.1% |
| 1962 | 6.05 | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 5.93 | -2.1% |
| 1964 | 5.83 | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 5.78 | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 5.74 | -0.6% |
| 1967 | 5.7 | -0.8% |
| 1968 | 5.62 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 5.52 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 5.41 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 5.33 | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 5.32 | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 5.39 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 5.47 | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.5 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 5.41 | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 5.19 | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 4.84 | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 4.41 | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 3.98 | -9.8% |
| 1981 | 3.59 | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 3.3 | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 3.1 | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 2.96 | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 2.84 | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 2.73 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 2.62 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 2.51 | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 2.42 | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 2.36 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 2.32 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 2.29 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 2.25 | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 2.2 | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 2.13 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 2.03 | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 1.94 | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 1.84 | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 1.76 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 1.7 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 1.66 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 1.62 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 1.57 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 1.52 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 1.44 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 1.36 | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 1.27 | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 1.19 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 1.13 | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 1.08 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 1.04 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 1 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 0.968 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 0.9294 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 0.8874 | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 0.8443 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 0.8044 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 0.7708 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 0.7461 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 0.7326 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 0.7287 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 0.7321 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 0.7388 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 0.7447 | +0.8% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 0.7447 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 1.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 0.7447 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.31, 57% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.2 | 6.05 | 6.41 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.87 | 5.52 | 6.34 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.23 | 4.41 | 5.5 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.01 | 2.42 | 3.98 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.11 | 1.76 | 2.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.45 | 1.13 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9071 | 0.7461 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7354 | 0.7287 | 0.7447 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More climate change data for Uruguay
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 282.29 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,988 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,182 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 863.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,857 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,759 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.92 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in Uruguay?
- Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in Uruguay was 0.7447 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 6.41 in 1959.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7287 in 2021.
- How does Uruguay rank for child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita?
- Uruguay ranks 141st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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