The Changing Death Rate in Chile from 1990 to 2022

Chile’s death rate has demonstrated gradual fluctuations over the past three decades, with a significant increase in recent years. From 1990 to 2000, the rate remained relatively stable, ranging from 5.0 to 5.6 deaths per 1,000 people, indicating improvements in public health and medical services. However, the death rate began to rise after 2010, peaking in 2021 at 7.4 deaths per 1,000 people, largely driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The health crisis severely affected mortality rates, especially in the elderly population, contributing to the rise in 2020 and 2021. Despite the increase, Chile's healthcare system continues to show resilience, as the death rate slightly decreased again to 7.2 in 2022. Factors such as aging demographics, health infrastructure improvements, and socio-economic conditions played significant roles in shaping the country's mortality trends.