The Evolution of Mortality Rate in Brazil from 1990 to 2022

Brazil's mortality rate dropped from 52.5 in 1990 to 12.5 in 2022, demonstrating steady progress in healthcare access and socio-economic development. In the 1990s, initiatives like expanded vaccination coverage and improved sanitation helped reduce the rate to 30.3 by 2000. Programs targeting maternal and child health, especially in underserved regions, contributed significantly to this decline.

Between 2000 and 2022, the rate continued to fall, supported by Brazil’s universal healthcare system, which provided broader access to primary care and preventive services. By 2020, the mortality rate was 13.0, reflecting successes in reducing infectious diseases and improving living standards. However, fluctuations, such as the slight increase in 2016, may be linked to economic instability affecting public health investments.