How does Canada rank for maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality?

Canada ranks 16th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.

Is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality rising or falling in Canada?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Canada data come from?

The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Canada

Name: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Canada
Creator: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Canada: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality was 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births

Change on year

up 5.5%

World rank

16th

of 33 countries

All-time high

28.6 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 1962

All-time low

5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 2023

Years of data

1960–2024

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Canada, 1960–2024

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 — perinatal mortality in Canada is 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Canada peaked at 28.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1962 and was at its lowest, 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2023.

That places Canada 16th out of 33 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Canada, 1960 to 2024.
Year	Deaths per 1 000 births	Change
1960	28.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	—
1961	28.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.1%
1962	28.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.8%
1963	28 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.1%
1964	27.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.1%
1965	26 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.1%
1966	25.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.9%
1967	24.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.1%
1968	23.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.0%
1969	22.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.9%
1970	21.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.2%
1971	20.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.8%
1972	19 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.5%
1973	17.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.4%
1974	16.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.1%
1977	13.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-17.4%
1978	13 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.8%
1979	11.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-9.2%
1980	10.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.6%
1981	10.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.8%
1982	10.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.6%
1983	9.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.9%
1984	8.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.4%
1985	8.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1986	8.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.4%
1987	8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.8%
1988	7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.0%
1989	7.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.9%
1990	7.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.5%
1991	6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.7%
1992	7.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+4.4%
1993	7.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1994	7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.4%
1995	6.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.4%
1996	6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.9%
1997	6.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.5%
1998	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.1%
1999	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2000	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
2001	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.3%
2002	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2003	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2004	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
2005	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.6%
2006	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.2%
2007	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+4.9%
2008	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.1%
2009	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
2010	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
2011	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2012	5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.7%
2013	5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2014	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.7%
2015	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.3%
2016	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.7%
2017	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.8%
2018	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2019	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.7%
2020	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.8%
2021	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2022	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.8%
2023	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.5%
2024	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+5.5%

Canada compared with similar countries

Canada's 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.45 Deaths per 1 000 births, 1.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	26.27 Deaths per 1 000 births	22.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	28.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1970s	16.73 Deaths per 1 000 births	11.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	21.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	8
1980s	9.05 Deaths per 1 000 births	7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	10.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1990s	6.83 Deaths per 1 000 births	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	7.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2000s	6.23 Deaths per 1 000 births	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2010s	5.86 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2020s	5.64 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	5

Countries ranked near Canada

13 Hungary 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
14 United Kingdom 6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
15 Chile 6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
17 Germany 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
18 Ireland 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
18 Romania 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Canada?: Maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Canada was 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Canada?: The highest recorded value was 28.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1962.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Canada?: The lowest recorded value was 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2023.
How does Canada rank for maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality?: Canada ranks 16th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality rising or falling in Canada?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?: The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality
Unit: Deaths per 1 000 births
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence: OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 43 places, 2,306 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 19 August 2026

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.