Maternal mortality ratio in Malta

Malta: Maternal mortality ratio was 54.2 in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
54.2
Change on year
down 18.6%
World rank
11th
of 17 countries
All-time high
145.2
in 2021
All-time low
49.9
in 2022
Years of data
16
2009–2024

Maternal mortality ratio in Malta, 2009–2024

4060801001201402009201620242009: 85.92010: 76.92011: 83.92012: 58.52013: 71.62014: 63.72015: 82.92016: 78.52017: 61.12018: 582019: 64.62020: 91.82021: 145.22022: 49.92023: 66.62024: 54.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, maternal mortality ratio in Malta stood at 54.2.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Malta peaked at 145.2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 49.9, in 2022.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 85.9 85.9 85.9 1
2010s 69.97 58 83.9 10
2020s 81.54 49.9 145.2 5

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 8 Sweden 58.1 compare
  2. 9 Madagascar 56.9 compare
  3. 10 Seychelles 54.4 compare
  4. 12 Montserrat 52.8 compare
  5. 13 Serbia 52.7 compare
  6. 14 Albania 50.6 compare

See the full ranking of 28 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio in Malta?
Maternal mortality ratio in Malta was 54.2 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 145.2 in 2021.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 49.9 in 2022.
How does Malta rank for maternal mortality ratio?
Malta ranks 11th out of 17 countries with data for 2024.
Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Malta data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maternal mortality ratio
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
28 places, 448 data points, 2009–2024
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