Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality in Norway

Norway: Maternal and infant mortality β€” Perinatal mortality was 2.9 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.9 Deaths per 1 000 births
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
30th
of 33 countries
All-time high
23.7 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 1960
All-time low
2.8 Deaths per 1 000 births
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024

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

510152025196019922024

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

Analysis

Norway recorded 2.9 Deaths per 1 000 births for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 34.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Norway peaked at 23.7 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.8 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2022.

That places Norway 30th out of 33 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 21.87 Deaths per 1 000 births 20.1 Deaths per 1 000 births 23.7 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1970s 15.15 Deaths per 1 000 births 11.2 Deaths per 1 000 births 19.1 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1980s 9.15 Deaths per 1 000 births 7.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 11.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
1990s 6.73 Deaths per 1 000 births 5.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 7.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2000s 4.9 Deaths per 1 000 births 4.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2010s 3.73 Deaths per 1 000 births 3 Deaths per 1 000 births 4.4 Deaths per 1 000 births 10
2020s 2.94 Deaths per 1 000 births 2.8 Deaths per 1 000 births 3.1 Deaths per 1 000 births 5

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 27 Portugal 3.7 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  2. 28 Denmark 3.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  3. 29 Czechia 3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  4. 31 Finland 2.6 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  5. 32 Japan 2.3 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
  6. 33 Iceland 1.4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

See the full ranking of 43 places β†’

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All data for Norway β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Norway?
Maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality in Norway was 2.9 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 Norway?
The highest recorded value was 23.7 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1960.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 2.8 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2022.
How does Norway rank for maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality?
Norway ranks 30th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality β€” perinatal mortality rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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.