Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Italy

Italy: Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality was 4 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2012. β—† Volatile

Latest (2012)
4 Deaths per 1 000 births
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
25th
of 33 countries
All-time high
41.9 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 1960
All-time low
4 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 2011
Years of data
42
1960–2012

Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Italy, 1960–2012

0102030401960198620121960: 41.9 Deaths per 1 000 births1961: 40.3 Deaths per 1 000 births1962: 39.9 Deaths per 1 000 births1963: 39.4 Deaths per 1 000 births1964: 37.3 Deaths per 1 000 births1965: 36.5 Deaths per 1 000 births1966: 36.1 Deaths per 1 000 births1967: 34.1 Deaths per 1 000 births1968: 32.9 Deaths per 1 000 births1969: 31.9 Deaths per 1 000 births1970: 31.2 Deaths per 1 000 births1971: 30.4 Deaths per 1 000 births1972: 29.2 Deaths per 1 000 births1973: 28.3 Deaths per 1 000 births1974: 26.1 Deaths per 1 000 births1975: 24.2 Deaths per 1 000 births1976: 22.8 Deaths per 1 000 births1977: 21.2 Deaths per 1 000 births1978: 20.4 Deaths per 1 000 births1979: 18.8 Deaths per 1 000 births1980: 17.8 Deaths per 1 000 births1981: 16.7 Deaths per 1 000 births1982: 16 Deaths per 1 000 births1983: 15.2 Deaths per 1 000 births1984: 14.5 Deaths per 1 000 births1985: 13.5 Deaths per 1 000 births1986: 12.9 Deaths per 1 000 births1987: 12.6 Deaths per 1 000 births1988: 12.1 Deaths per 1 000 births1989: 11 Deaths per 1 000 births1990: 10.5 Deaths per 1 000 births1991: 10.4 Deaths per 1 000 births1992: 9.4 Deaths per 1 000 births1993: 8.8 Deaths per 1 000 births1995: 7.7 Deaths per 1 000 births1996: 7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births1997: 6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births1998: 5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births1999: 6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births2000: 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births2011: 4 Deaths per 1 000 births2012: 4 Deaths per 1 000 births

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 Italy is 4 Deaths per 1 000 births, measured in 2012. That is the lowest value across all 42 years on record.

That represents a change of down 28.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Italy peaked at 41.9 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960 and was at its lowest, 4 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2011.

Italy ranks 25th of 33 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 37.03 Deaths per 1 000 births 31.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 41.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1970s 25.26 Deaths per 1 000 births 18.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 31.2 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1980s 14.23 Deaths per 1 000 births 11 Deaths per 1 000 births 17.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1990s 8.19 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 10.5 Deaths per 1 000 births 9
2000s 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births 1
2010s 4 Deaths per 1 000 births 4 Deaths per 1 000 births 4 Deaths per 1 000 births 2

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 22 Greece 4.7 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  2. 23 Israel 4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  3. 24 Sweden 4.2 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  4. 25 Spain 4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  5. 27 Portugal 3.7 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  6. 28 Denmark 3.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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All data for Italy β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Italy?
Maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Italy was 4 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2012, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 41.9 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 4 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2011.
How does Italy rank for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality?
Italy ranks 25th out of 33 countries with data for 2012.
Is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.