Maternal mortality slope chart in Estonia
Estonia: Maternal mortality slope chart was 5.18 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
5.18
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
162nd
of 185 countries
All-time high
49.08
in 1985
All-time low
5.07
in 2019
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Maternal mortality slope chart in Estonia, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, maternal mortality slope chart in Estonia stood at 5.18.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and down 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality slope chart in Estonia peaked at 49.08 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 5.07, in 2019.
Estonia ranks 162nd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality slope chart in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 49.08 | — |
| 1986 | 44.43 | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 47.29 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 45.7 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 39.08 | -14.5% |
| 1990 | 42.01 | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 38.82 | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 41.16 | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 38.92 | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 43.46 | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 38.14 | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 35.55 | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 31.71 | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 33.16 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 28.72 | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 24.85 | -13.5% |
| 2001 | 22.34 | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 20.45 | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 18.53 | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 15.06 | -18.7% |
| 2005 | 13.02 | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 10.91 | -16.2% |
| 2007 | 11.13 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 9.99 | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 9.04 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 8.11 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 7.62 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 7.55 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7.12 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 6.54 | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 6.12 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 5.81 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 5.61 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 5.37 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 5.07 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 5.18 | +2.3% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 5.18 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.63, 68% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 5.18 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.23, 72% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 45.12 | 39.08 | 49.08 | 5 |
| 1990s | 37.16 | 28.72 | 43.46 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.53 | 9.04 | 24.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.49 | 5.07 | 8.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.18 | 5.18 | 5.18 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 159 Montenegro 6.17 compare
- 160 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5.67 compare
- 161 Austria 5.23 compare
- 163 Turkmenistan 5.15 compare
- 164 Ireland 4.98 compare
- 165 Slovakia 4.82 compare
More health data for Estonia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -6.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0224 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality slope chart in Estonia?
- Maternal mortality slope chart in Estonia was 5.18 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality slope chart recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.08 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality slope chart recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.07 in 2019.
- How does Estonia rank for maternal mortality slope chart?
- Estonia ranks 162nd out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality slope chart rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal mortality slope chart. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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