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

Hungary ranks 13th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.

Is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality rising or falling in Hungary?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Hungary 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 Hungary

Name: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Hungary
Creator: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Hungary: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality was 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births

Change on year

up 12.7%

World rank

13th

of 33 countries

All-time high

35.1 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 1967

All-time low

5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 2023

Years of data

1960–2024

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Hungary, 1960–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Hungary stood at 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births.

The figure is up 12.7% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Hungary peaked at 35.1 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1967 and was at its lowest, 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2023.

That places Hungary 13th out of 33 countries with data for 2024, 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 Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Hungary, 1960 to 2024.
Year	Deaths per 1 000 births	Change
1960	35 Deaths per 1 000 births	—
1961	33.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.3%
1962	34.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.7%
1963	34.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.3%
1964	33.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.2%
1965	34.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.6%
1966	34.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.9%
1967	35.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.6%
1968	33.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.0%
1969	32.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.7%
1970	34.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+4.0%
1971	34.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.3%
1972	33.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.2%
1973	33.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.6%
1974	34.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.4%
1975	31.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.9%
1976	29.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.1%
1977	27 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.5%
1978	24.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.1%
1979	24.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.8%
1980	22.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.0%
1981	21.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.9%
1982	20.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.3%
1983	18.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-9.9%
1984	18.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.3%
1985	18.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1986	18.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.2%
1987	17.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.9%
1988	15.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.7%
1989	14.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.2%
1990	14.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.1%
1991	13.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.9%
1992	12.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-10.4%
1993	10.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-15.7%
1994	9.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.8%
1995	9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.2%
1996	9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1997	9.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+10.0%
1998	10.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.0%
1999	9.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.8%
2000	10 Deaths per 1 000 births	+7.5%
2001	9.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.0%
2002	9.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.2%
2003	9.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2004	8.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.8%
2005	7.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.0%
2006	7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.6%
2007	7.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.6%
2008	7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-10.3%
2009	7.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	+10.0%
2010	6.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-10.4%
2011	6.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.3%
2012	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.5%
2013	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.6%
2014	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.1%
2015	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
2016	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.9%
2017	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.4%
2018	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.0%
2019	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.8%
2020	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2021	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+12.5%
2022	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
2023	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.3%
2024	6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+12.7%

Hungary compared with similar countries

Hungary's 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.45 Deaths per 1 000 births, 1.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Hungary's 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	34.19 Deaths per 1 000 births	32.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	35.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1970s	30.63 Deaths per 1 000 births	24.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	34.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1980s	18.58 Deaths per 1 000 births	14.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	22.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1990s	10.67 Deaths per 1 000 births	9 Deaths per 1 000 births	14.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2000s	8.39 Deaths per 1 000 births	7 Deaths per 1 000 births	10 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2010s	6.16 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	6.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2020s	5.96 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	5

Countries ranked near Hungary

10 New Zealand 6.6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
11 Belgium 6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
12 Austria 6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
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

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Number of infants who die before age 1 37 deaths (2100)
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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Hungary?: Maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Hungary was 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Hungary?: The highest recorded value was 35.1 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1967.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Hungary?: The lowest recorded value was 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2023.
How does Hungary rank for maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality?: Hungary ranks 13th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality rising or falling in Hungary?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary 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.