3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Romania
Romania: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio was 10 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Romania, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Romania is 10, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Romania peaked at 50.21 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10, in 2020.
That places Romania 141st out of 184 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50.21 | — |
| 2001 | 47.51 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 47.09 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 48.17 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 45.66 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 36.83 | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 30.8 | -16.4% |
| 2007 | 25.54 | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 23.45 | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 21.15 | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 22.21 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 18.87 | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 17.89 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 17 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 15.44 | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 14.76 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 15.66 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 12.76 | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 11.4 | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 10.36 | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 10 | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.64 | 21.15 | 50.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.63 | 10.36 | 22.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 138 Republic of Moldova 12 compare
- 138 Portugal 12 compare
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- 141 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 10 compare
- 141 Serbia 10 compare
- 144 United Arab Emirates 9 compare
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More health data for Romania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,419 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 113 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate -1.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0387 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 8.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0403 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Romania?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Romania was 10 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 50.21 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 in 2020.
- How does Romania rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Romania ranks 141st out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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