Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality in Ireland
Ireland: Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality was 5.5 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. β Volatile
Maternal and infant mortality β Perinatal mortality in Ireland, 1960β2024
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 β 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 β 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.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal and infant mortality β perinatal mortality in Ireland?
- Maternal and infant mortality β 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 β 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 β 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 β perinatal mortality?
- Ireland ranks 18th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maternal and infant mortality β 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 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.