Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Germany

Germany: Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality was 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2015. β—† Volatile

Latest (2015)
5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
17th
of 33 countries
All-time high
35.8 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 1960
All-time low
5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 2008
Years of data
54
1960–2015

Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Germany, 1960–2015

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

Analysis

In 2015, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Germany stood at 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Germany peaked at 35.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960 and was at its lowest, 5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2008.

That places Germany 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2015, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 29.87 Deaths per 1 000 births 26.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 35.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1970s 19.76 Deaths per 1 000 births 12.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 26.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1980s 8.53 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 11.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1990s 6.19 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 9
2000s 5.66 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births 9
2010s 5.43 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 14 United Kingdom 6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  2. 15 Chile 6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  3. 16 Canada 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  4. 18 Ireland 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  5. 18 Romania 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  6. 20 United States 5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

More health data for Germany

All data for Germany β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Germany?
Maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Germany was 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2015, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 35.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2008.
How does Germany rank for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality?
Germany ranks 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2015.
Is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.