3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Germany
Germany: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 4 in 2020. ▼ Falling
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Germany, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Germany is 4, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.1% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Germany peaked at 7.25 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4, in 2020.
Germany ranks 171st of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.16 | — |
| 2001 | 7.17 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 7.25 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 7.16 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 6.87 | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 6.93 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 5.4 | -22.1% |
| 2007 | 6.49 | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 6.45 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 6.52 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 6.16 | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 5.97 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 5.49 | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 5.35 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 4.72 | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 4.59 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 5.01 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 4.73 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 4.71 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 4.45 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 4 | -10.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8, 50% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.74 | 5.4 | 7.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.12 | 4.45 | 6.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More health data for Germany
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 368 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0228 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Germany?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Germany was 4 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 7.25 in 2002.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Germany ranks 171st out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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