Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Hungary

Hungary: Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality was 6.2 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. β—† 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
65
1960–2024

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

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

Analysis

In 2024, maternal and infant mortality β€” 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 β€” 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 10 New Zealand 6.6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  2. 11 Belgium 6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  3. 12 Austria 6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  4. 14 United Kingdom 6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  5. 15 Chile 6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  6. 16 Canada 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Hungary?
Maternal and infant mortality β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” perinatal mortality?
Hungary ranks 13th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality β€” 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 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.