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
Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality in Germany, 1960β2015
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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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.