Death rate from maternal disorders in France
France: Death rate from maternal disorders was 0.0611 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0611
Change on year
down 32.8%
World rank
73rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
1.96
in 1950
All-time low
0.0472
in 2019
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Death rate from maternal disorders in France, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate from maternal disorders in France is 0.0611, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 32.8% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from maternal disorders in France peaked at 1.96 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.0472, in 2019.
France ranks 73rd of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Death rate from maternal disorders in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.96 | — |
| 1951 | 1.95 | -0.3% |
| 1952 | 1.65 | -15.5% |
| 1953 | 1.53 | -7.5% |
| 1954 | 1.46 | -4.1% |
| 1955 | 1.27 | -13.0% |
| 1956 | 1.14 | -10.0% |
| 1957 | 1.19 | +4.4% |
| 1958 | 1.13 | -5.7% |
| 1959 | 1.15 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 1.06 | -7.6% |
| 1961 | 0.9406 | -11.3% |
| 1962 | 0.8554 | -9.1% |
| 1963 | 0.7881 | -7.9% |
| 1964 | 0.6626 | -15.9% |
| 1965 | 0.6594 | -0.5% |
| 1966 | 0.6294 | -4.6% |
| 1967 | 0.627 | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 0.5513 | -12.1% |
| 1969 | 0.4782 | -13.3% |
| 1970 | 0.5438 | +13.7% |
| 1971 | 0.4326 | -20.4% |
| 1972 | 0.4837 | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 0.4358 | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 0.3693 | -15.3% |
| 1975 | 0.3129 | -15.3% |
| 1976 | 0.2548 | -18.6% |
| 1977 | 0.2352 | -7.7% |
| 1978 | 0.2254 | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 0.1798 | -20.2% |
| 1980 | 0.201 | +11.8% |
| 1981 | 0.2377 | +18.2% |
| 1982 | 0.2095 | -11.9% |
| 1983 | 0.2129 | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 0.1984 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 0.1693 | -14.6% |
| 1986 | 0.1553 | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 0.1342 | -13.6% |
| 1988 | 0.1306 | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 0.1173 | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 0.1399 | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 0.1597 | +14.1% |
| 1992 | 0.1698 | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 0.1155 | -32.0% |
| 1994 | 0.144 | +24.7% |
| 1995 | 0.1241 | -13.9% |
| 1996 | 0.1701 | +37.1% |
| 1997 | 0.1243 | -26.9% |
| 1998 | 0.1304 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 0.0964 | -26.1% |
| 2000 | 0.0891 | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0979 | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 0.1195 | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 0.0974 | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 0.0955 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0747 | -21.8% |
| 2006 | 0.1082 | +44.7% |
| 2007 | 0.1093 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 0.095 | -13.1% |
| 2009 | 0.1385 | +45.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1279 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0838 | -34.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0824 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0711 | -13.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0687 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0621 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0625 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 0.0634 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 0.0611 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.0472 | -22.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0682 | +44.5% |
| 2021 | 0.0685 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 0.091 | +32.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0611 | -32.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.0611 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0423, 1.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- France's 0.0611 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0468, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.44 | 1.13 | 1.96 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.7253 | 0.4782 | 1.06 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3473 | 0.1798 | 0.5438 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1766 | 0.1173 | 0.2377 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1374 | 0.0964 | 0.1701 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1025 | 0.0747 | 0.1385 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.073 | 0.0472 | 0.1279 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0722 | 0.0611 | 0.091 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from maternal disorders in France?
- Death rate from maternal disorders in France was 0.0611 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from maternal disorders recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 in 1950.
- What is the lowest death rate from maternal disorders recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0472 in 2019.
- How does France rank for death rate from maternal disorders?
- France ranks 73rd out of 111 countries with data for 2023.
- Is death rate from maternal disorders rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from maternal disorders. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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