Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Finland

Finland: Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality was 2.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.6 Deaths per 1 000 births
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
31st
of 33 countries
All-time high
27.8 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 1961
All-time low
2.3 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 2021
Years of data
65
1960–2024

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

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

Analysis

Finland recorded 2.6 Deaths per 1 000 births for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Finland peaked at 27.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1961 and was at its lowest, 2.3 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2021.

That places Finland 31st out of 33 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 23.82 Deaths per 1 000 births 18.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 27.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1970s 13.05 Deaths per 1 000 births 9.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 17 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1980s 6.91 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 8.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1990s 4.45 Deaths per 1 000 births 3.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2000s 3.33 Deaths per 1 000 births 3 Deaths per 1 000 births 3.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2010s 2.75 Deaths per 1 000 births 2.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 3 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2020s 2.66 Deaths per 1 000 births 2.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 2.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 5

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 28 Denmark 3.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  2. 29 Czechia 3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  3. 30 Norway 2.9 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  4. 32 Japan 2.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  5. 33 Iceland 1.4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

More health data for Finland

All data for Finland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Finland?
Maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Finland was 2.6 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 Finland?
The highest recorded value was 27.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1961.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.3 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2021.
How does Finland rank for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality?
Finland ranks 31st out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland 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
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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.