What is the highest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Slovak Republic?

The highest recorded value was 23.2 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1965.

What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Slovak Republic?

The lowest recorded value was 4.4 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2016.

How does Slovak Republic rank for maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality?

Slovak Republic ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Slovak Republic 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 Slovak Republic

Name: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic
Creator: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Slovak Republic: Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality was 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births

Change on year

up 5.7%

Rank

2nd

of 3 groups

All-time high

23.2 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 1965

All-time low

4.4 Deaths per 1 000 births

in 2016

Years of data

1960–2024

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic, 1960–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic stood at 5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births.

The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic peaked at 23.2 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1965 and was at its lowest, 4.4 Deaths per 1 000 births, in 2016.

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

Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic, year by year

Annual values for Maternal and infant mortality — Perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic, 1960 to 2024.
Year	Deaths per 1 000 births	Change
1960	21 Deaths per 1 000 births	—
1961	21.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.9%
1962	19.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.9%
1963	19.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-0.5%
1964	19.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1965	23.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+17.2%
1966	22.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.3%
1967	21.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.4%
1968	20.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.8%
1969	21.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+5.0%
1970	21.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.4%
1971	21.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.8%
1972	21.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.8%
1973	21.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-2.7%
1974	20.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.9%
1975	21.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.3%
1976	21.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.9%
1977	19.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-10.1%
1978	20.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.6%
1979	18.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.0%
1980	18.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
1981	17.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.5%
1982	16.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.5%
1983	14.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.4%
1984	14.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.7%
1985	14.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.4%
1986	14.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-0.7%
1987	12.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.7%
1988	12.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-3.9%
1989	12.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.6%
1990	11.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.1%
1991	11.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
1992	11.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.7%
1993	10.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-10.5%
1994	9.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-8.8%
1995	9.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+1.1%
1999	8.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-13.8%
2000	7.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.4%
2001	7.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.0%
2002	7.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-1.4%
2003	7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+7.0%
2004	6.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	-11.8%
2005	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.5%
2006	6.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2007	6.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	-4.7%
2008	6.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+3.3%
2009	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.9%
2010	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-6.9%
2011	5 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.4%
2012	5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	+6.0%
2013	4.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.5%
2014	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+10.2%
2015	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	+0.0%
2016	4.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	-18.5%
2017	4.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.3%
2018	4.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	+8.9%
2019	5 Deaths per 1 000 births	+2.0%
2020	5.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	+4.0%
2021	4.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	-5.8%
2022	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	+16.3%
2023	5.3 Deaths per 1 000 births	-7.0%
2024	5.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	+5.7%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	21.08 Deaths per 1 000 births	19.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	23.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1970s	20.87 Deaths per 1 000 births	18.5 Deaths per 1 000 births	21.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1980s	14.78 Deaths per 1 000 births	12.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	18.2 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
1990s	10.23 Deaths per 1 000 births	8.1 Deaths per 1 000 births	11.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	7
2000s	6.71 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.8 Deaths per 1 000 births	7.6 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2010s	5.02 Deaths per 1 000 births	4.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.4 Deaths per 1 000 births	10
2020s	5.34 Deaths per 1 000 births	4.9 Deaths per 1 000 births	5.7 Deaths per 1 000 births	5

Countries ranked near Slovak Republic

1 Colombia 13.7 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
2 Peru 13 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
3 Mexico 12.5 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
4 France 11.2 Deaths per 1 000 births compare
5 Luxembourg 10.4 Deaths per 1 000 births compare

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More health data for Slovak Republic

Mortality, morbidity and welfare cost from exposure to 0.141 Per 1 000 inhabitants (2019)
Life expectancy — Life expectancy difference -6.5 Years (2024)
Life expectancy — Life expectancy difference 6.5 Years (2024)
Life expectancy 78.4 Years (2024)
Infant health: low birthweight 8.2 Percentage of live births (2024)
Healthcare coverage — Health insurance coverage 5,178 Persons (2024)
Causes of mortality 53,876 Deaths (2024)
Communicable diseases — Communicable disease incidence 7 Cases (2024)
Hospital beds by function of healthcare 5.58 Per 1 000 inhabitants (2024)
Hospital beds by sector 5.58 Per 1 000 inhabitants (2024)

All data for Slovak Republic →

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic?: Maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality in Slovak Republic was 5.6 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 Slovak Republic?: The highest recorded value was 23.2 Deaths per 1 000 births in 1965.
What is the lowest maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality recorded in Slovak Republic?: The lowest recorded value was 4.4 Deaths per 1 000 births in 2016.
How does Slovak Republic rank for maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality?: Slovak Republic ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2024.
Is maternal and infant mortality — perinatal mortality rising or falling in Slovak Republic?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Slovak Republic 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.