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

Germany ranks 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2015.

Is maternal and infant mortality — 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 — Perinatal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Germany

Name: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Germany
Creator: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Germany: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality was 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2015. ◆ 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

1960–2015

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Germany, 1960–2015

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

Analysis

In 2015, maternal and infant mortality — 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 — 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.

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

Annual values for Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Germany, 1960 to 2015.
Year	Deaths per 1 000 births	Change
1960	35.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	—
1961	34.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.7%
1962	32.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.4%
1963	30.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.8%
1964	29.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.2%
1965	28.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.7%
1966	27.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.5%
1967	26.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.5%
1968	26.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.9%
1969	26.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.8%
1970	26.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-0.8%
1971	25.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.2%
1972	23.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.5%
1973	23 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.8%
1974	21.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.0%
1975	19.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-9.8%
1976	17.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.4%
1977	14.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-12.9%
1978	13.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.1%
1979	12.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.0%
1980	11.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.9%
1981	10.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-9.5%
1982	9.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.6%
1983	9.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.1%
1984	8.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.5%
1985	7.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.1%
1986	7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.8%
1987	7.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.9%
1988	6.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.0%
1989	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.5%
1990	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.3%
1991	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.3%
1992	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1993	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.9%
1994	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+18.5%
1995	6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+6.2%
1996	6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1997	6.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.4%
1999	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.6%
2000	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
2001	5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.3%
2003	5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2004	5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2005	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.8%
2006	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2007	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2008	5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.6%
2009	5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2010	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.9%
2011	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.9%
2012	5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.6%
2013	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.9%
2014	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2015	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.7%

Germany compared with similar countries

Germany's 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.45 Deaths per 1 000 births, 1.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Germany's 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)

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

Countries ranked near Germany

14 United Kingdom 6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
15 Chile 6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
16 Canada 5.8 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
20 United States 5.4 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 Germany?: Maternal and infant mortality — 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 — 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 — 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 — perinatal mortality?: Germany ranks 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2015.
Is maternal and infant mortality — 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 — 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.