3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Israel
Israel: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 3 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
3
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
174th
of 184 countries
All-time high
8.57
in 2000
All-time low
2.63
in 2019
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Israel, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Israel stood at 3.
The figure is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Israel peaked at 8.57 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.63, in 2019.
Israel ranks 174th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.57 | — |
| 2001 | 6.78 | -20.9% |
| 2002 | 5.86 | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 4.85 | -17.2% |
| 2004 | 4.24 | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 4.08 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 3.82 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 3.62 | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 3.36 | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 3.14 | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 2.96 | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 3 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 2.98 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 2.91 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 2.81 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 2.92 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 2.86 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 2.66 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 2.67 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.63 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 3 | +14.2% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8, 38% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Israel's 3 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.83 | 3.14 | 8.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.84 | 2.63 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Israel
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0445 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3508 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Israel?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Israel was 3 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 8.57 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.63 in 2019.
- How does Israel rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Israel ranks 174th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Israel 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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