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Children mortality rate in South America

South America (deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021)

Guyana is the top country by children mortality rate among 12 countries. As of 2021, children mortality rate in Guyana was 27.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. The top 5 countries also includes Bolivia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Paraguay, and Suriname.

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Guyana 27.7 WB + 1 other
Bolivia 24.7 WB + 1 other
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 24.2 WB + 1 other
Paraguay 18.2 WB + 1 other
Suriname 17.2 WB + 1 other
Brazil 14.4 WB + 1 other
Peru 14.1 WB + 1 other
Colombia 12.8 WB + 1 other
Ecuador 12.5 WB + 1 other
Argentina 6.9 WB + 1 other
Chile 6.6 WB + 1 other
Uruguay 5.8 WB + 1 other
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