Maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income in Albania
Albania: Maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income was 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income in Albania, 1985–2020
Source: UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 live births.
Analysis
Albania recorded 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births for maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income in 2020.
That represents a change of up 56.0% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income in Albania peaked at 47.7 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1985 and was at its lowest, 5.31 deaths per 100,000 live births, in 2019.
That places Albania 147th out of 184 countries with data for 2020, 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 vs. average daily income in Albania, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 47.7 deaths per 100,000 live births | — |
| 1986 | 41.96 deaths per 100,000 live births | -12.0% |
| 1987 | 39.2 deaths per 100,000 live births | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 36.73 deaths per 100,000 live births | -6.3% |
| 1989 | 34.94 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 32.87 deaths per 100,000 live births | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 29.07 deaths per 100,000 live births | -11.6% |
| 1992 | 27.67 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 26.52 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 24.24 deaths per 100,000 live births | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 22.03 deaths per 100,000 live births | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 18.69 deaths per 100,000 live births | -15.2% |
| 1997 | 18.39 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 15.52 deaths per 100,000 live births | -15.6% |
| 1999 | 14.89 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 14.33 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 12.53 deaths per 100,000 live births | -12.6% |
| 2002 | 12.41 deaths per 100,000 live births | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 12.12 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 10.63 deaths per 100,000 live births | -12.3% |
| 2005 | 10.83 deaths per 100,000 live births | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 10.77 deaths per 100,000 live births | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 10.2 deaths per 100,000 live births | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 9.74 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 9.1 deaths per 100,000 live births | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 8.52 deaths per 100,000 live births | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 8.05 deaths per 100,000 live births | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 7.8 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 7.22 deaths per 100,000 live births | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 7.01 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 6.88 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 6.66 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 6.69 deaths per 100,000 live births | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 5.43 deaths per 100,000 live births | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 5.31 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births | +56.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 40.11 deaths per 100,000 live births | 34.94 deaths per 100,000 live births | 47.7 deaths per 100,000 live births | 5 |
| 1990s | 22.99 deaths per 100,000 live births | 14.89 deaths per 100,000 live births | 32.87 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.26 deaths per 100,000 live births | 9.1 deaths per 100,000 live births | 14.33 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.95 deaths per 100,000 live births | 5.31 deaths per 100,000 live births | 8.52 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births | 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births | 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births | 1 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 144 United Arab Emirates 9.34 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 145 Lithuania 8.66 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 146 Finland 8.34 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 148 South Korea 8.12 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 149 France 7.91 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 150 Greece 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
More health data for Albania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,085 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0213 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.017 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 8 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income in Albania?
- Maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income in Albania was 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, according to UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 47.7 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.31 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2019.
- How does Albania rank for maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income?
- Albania ranks 147th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio vs. average daily income. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.