Health in South America
8 indicators covering health for South America.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis incidence | 57 per 100,000 people | 2024 | up 21.3% | 22nd |
| Total official development assistance to medical research and basic | 83.21 million constant US$ | 2024 | up 42.8% | 23rd |
| Maternal mortality ratio | 76.86 per 100,000 live births | 2023 | up 7.8% | 20th |
| Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.2% | 2025 | up 0.9% | 10th |
| Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk | 5.49 per 1,000 people | 2024 | up 19.6% | 16th |
| Total official development assistance to medical research and basic | 70.14 million constant US$ | 2024 | up 29.0% | 23rd |
| Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged | 13.0% | 2024 | down 21.2% | 26th |
| International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity, by type of IHR | 58.0% | 2024 | down 26.6% | 24th |