Latin America and the Caribbean In Latin America and the Caribbean, levels of birth registration have been steadily rising since the early 2000s, although progress has slowed slightly in recent years. National data show a mixed picture: Roughly half of countries in the region with trend data are not projected to meet the SDG target. Even accelerated efforts to bring these countries, such as the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, up to speed will not be enough to achieve universal birth registration by the 2030 deadline. Reaching the last 2 to 3 per cent of children who are expected to remain unregistered by 2030 requires a concerted focus on vulnerable groups – indigenous populations in particular. Progress has been made but not enough to meet the 2030 target FIGURE 27. Percentage of children under age 5 whose births are registered, observed and projected, in Latin America and the Caribbean 98% 97% 94% 88% 76% Around 2000 32 Around 2008 Birth Registration for Every Child by 2030: Are we on track? Today 2025 2030 If progress is accelerated If observed trends continue