Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Croatia

Croatia: Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality was 5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births
Change on year
down 13.2%
Rank
1st
of 3 groups
All-time high
33.1 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 1960
All-time low
5 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 2012
Years of data
63
1960–2024

Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Croatia, 1960–2024

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Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths per 1 000 births.

Analysis

In 2024, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Croatia stood at 5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births.

The figure is down 13.2% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Croatia peaked at 33.1 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960 and was at its lowest, 5 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2012.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 29.43 Deaths per 1 000 births 26.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 33.1 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1970s 20.78 Deaths per 1 000 births 17.2 Deaths per 1 000 births 25.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1980s 14.78 Deaths per 1 000 births 10.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 17.7 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1990s 9.92 Deaths per 1 000 births 8.7 Deaths per 1 000 births 12.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 9
2000s 8.03 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births 9.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2010s 6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 5 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2020s 6.17 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 4

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 1 Colombia 13.7 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  2. 2 Peru 13 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  3. 3 Mexico 12.5 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  4. 4 France 11.2 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Croatia?
Maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Croatia was 5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 33.1 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was 5 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2012.
How does Croatia rank for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality?
Croatia ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia 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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Indicator
Maternal and infant mortality β€” 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

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.