Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Israel

Israel: Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality was 4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births
Change on year
down 8.5%
World rank
23rd
of 33 countries
All-time high
22.6 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 1970
All-time low
4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Israel, 1970–2024

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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 Israel is 4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Israel peaked at 22.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1970 and was at its lowest, 4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2024.

Israel ranks 23rd of 33 countries on this measure, 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
1970s 19.58 Deaths per 1 000 births 15 Deaths per 1 000 births 22.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1980s 11.99 Deaths per 1 000 births 10.2 Deaths per 1 000 births 14.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1990s 7.64 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 9.1 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2000s 5.75 Deaths per 1 000 births 5 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2010s 4.88 Deaths per 1 000 births 4.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2020s 4.66 Deaths per 1 000 births 4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 4.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 5

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 20 United States 5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  2. 21 Australia 4.9 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  3. 22 Greece 4.7 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  4. 24 Sweden 4.2 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  5. 25 Italy 4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  6. 25 Spain 4 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 Israel?
Maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Israel was 4.3 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 Israel?
The highest recorded value was 22.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1970.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024.
How does Israel rank for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality?
Israel ranks 23rd out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Israel 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.