Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality in Belgium
Belgium: Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality was 6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2023. β Volatile
Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality in Belgium, 1960β2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths per 1 000 births.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality in Belgium is 6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality in Belgium peaked at 32.1 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960 and was at its lowest, 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2005.
Belgium ranks 11th of 33 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27.98 Deaths per 1 000 births | 24.7 Deaths per 1 000 births | 32.1 Deaths per 1 000 births | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.46 Deaths per 1 000 births | 14.7 Deaths per 1 000 births | 23.3 Deaths per 1 000 births | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.39 Deaths per 1 000 births | 9.1 Deaths per 1 000 births | 14.1 Deaths per 1 000 births | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.8 Deaths per 1 000 births | 6.6 Deaths per 1 000 births | 8.9 Deaths per 1 000 births | 6 |
| 2000s | 6.29 Deaths per 1 000 births | 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births | 6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.5 Deaths per 1 000 births | 6 Deaths per 1 000 births | 7.1 Deaths per 1 000 births | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births | 5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births | 6.6 Deaths per 1 000 births | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 8 Bulgaria 7.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
- 9 Switzerland 6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
- 10 New Zealand 6.6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
- 12 Austria 6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
- 13 Hungary 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
- 14 United Kingdom 6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality in Belgium?
- Maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality in Belgium was 6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 32.1 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960.
- What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2005.
- How does Belgium rank for maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality?
- Belgium ranks 11th out of 33 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents time series on infant, neonatal, perinatal and maternal mortality. Data for infant and neonatal mortality are presented either with no minimum threshold of gestation period or birthweight, or following the minimum threshold of 22 weeks (or 500 grams birthweight) Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.