Maternal mortality ratio in Israel
Israel: Maternal mortality ratio was 2.49 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Israel, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in Israel stood at 2.49. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Israel peaked at 35.88 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 2.49, in 2023.
That places Israel 189th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 35.88 | — |
| 1986 | 35.5 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 30.39 | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 31.45 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 30.06 | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 28.55 | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 28.09 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 26.72 | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 25.25 | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 23.75 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 22.45 | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 20.13 | -10.3% |
| 1997 | 17.43 | -13.4% |
| 1998 | 13.66 | -21.6% |
| 1999 | 11.02 | -19.3% |
| 2000 | 8.66 | -21.4% |
| 2001 | 7.33 | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 6.5 | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 5.3 | -18.4% |
| 2004 | 4.65 | -12.3% |
| 2005 | 4.48 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 4.29 | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 3.77 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 3.64 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 3.63 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 3.37 | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 3.38 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 3.31 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 3.11 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 3.26 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 2.91 | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 3.13 | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 2.98 | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 2.74 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 2.76 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 3.19 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 3.32 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 3.15 | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 2.49 | -21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.66 | 30.06 | 35.88 | 5 |
| 1990s | 21.7 | 11.02 | 28.55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.23 | 3.63 | 8.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.09 | 2.74 | 3.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.04 | 2.49 | 3.32 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Israel?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Israel was 2.49 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 35.88 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.49 in 2023.
- How does Israel rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Israel ranks 189th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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