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

Ireland ranks 18th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ireland 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 Ireland

Name: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Ireland
Creator: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Ireland: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality was 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births

Change on year

up 5.8%

World rank

18th

of 33 countries

All-time high

37.7 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 1960

All-time low

5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 2017

Years of data

1960–2024

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Ireland is 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Ireland peaked at 37.7 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960 and was at its lowest, 5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2017.

That places Ireland 18th 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 Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Ireland, 1960 to 2024.
Year	Deaths per 1 000 births	Change
1960	37.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	—
1961	36.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.2%
1962	34.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.7%
1963	32 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.0%
1964	31.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-0.6%
1965	30 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.7%
1966	28.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.7%
1967	28 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.1%
1968	26.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.0%
1969	25.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.0%
1970	24.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.8%
1971	22.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.2%
1972	23.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.8%
1973	22.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.3%
1974	22 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.9%
1975	21.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.3%
1976	19.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.4%
1977	19.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.5%
1978	17.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.3%
1979	16.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.0%
1980	14.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-12.4%
1981	13.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-9.5%
1982	13.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.7%
1983	13.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.5%
1984	13.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-0.7%
1985	12.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-9.6%
1986	11.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.1%
1987	10.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.9%
1988	11.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+8.7%
1989	10.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.0%
1990	10.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.9%
1991	9.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.8%
1992	9.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.1%
1993	9.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.2%
1994	9.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.2%
1995	10.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+12.9%
1997	9.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.6%
1999	8.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.3%
2000	8.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.6%
2001	7.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.0%
2002	8.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.5%
2003	8.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.2%
2004	7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.3%
2005	6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.8%
2006	6.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.0%
2007	6.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.4%
2008	6.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.4%
2009	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.5%
2010	6.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.6%
2011	5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-9.2%
2012	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.4%
2013	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+12.3%
2014	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.7%
2015	6.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+6.6%
2016	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-12.3%
2017	5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.8%
2018	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.8%
2019	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.7%
2020	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+7.1%
2021	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.3%
2022	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.6%
2023	5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.8%
2024	5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+5.8%

Ireland compared with similar countries

Ireland's 5.5 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)
Ireland's 5.5 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	31.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	25.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	37.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1970s	21.01 Deaths per 1 000 births	16.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	24.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1980s	12.52 Deaths per 1 000 births	10.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	14.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1990s	9.54 Deaths per 1 000 births	8.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	10.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	8
2000s	7.35 Deaths per 1 000 births	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	8.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2010s	5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	6.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2020s	5.58 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	6 Deaths per 1 000 births	5

Countries ranked near Ireland

15 Chile 6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
16 Canada 5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
17 Germany 5.6 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
21 Australia 4.9 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 Ireland?: Maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Ireland was 5.5 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 Ireland?: The highest recorded value was 37.7 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Ireland?: The lowest recorded value was 5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2017.
How does Ireland rank for maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality?: Ireland ranks 18th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality rising or falling in Ireland?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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.