Maternal mortality slope chart in Israel

Israel: Maternal mortality slope chart was 2.84 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
2.84
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
181st
of 185 countries
All-time high
40.47
in 1986
All-time low
2.63
in 2019
Years of data
36
1985–2020

Maternal mortality slope chart in Israel, 1985–2020

0102030401985200220201985: 40.31986: 40.51987: 40.11988: 36.91989: 34.61990: 32.51991: 30.31992: 31.71993: 26.41994: 24.21995: 221996: 19.31997: 16.91998: 13.61999: 11.12000: 8.62001: 6.82002: 5.92003: 4.92004: 4.22005: 4.12006: 3.82007: 3.62008: 3.42009: 3.12010: 32011: 32012: 32013: 2.92014: 2.82015: 2.92016: 2.92017: 2.72018: 2.72019: 2.62020: 2.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal mortality slope chart in Israel is 2.84, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality slope chart in Israel peaked at 40.47 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 2.63, in 2019.

That places Israel 181st out of 185 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 slope chart in Israel, year by year

Annual values for Maternal mortality slope chart in Israel, 1985 to 2020.
Year Value Change
1985 40.25 —
1986 40.47 +0.6%
1987 40.11 -0.9%
1988 36.91 -8.0%
1989 34.57 -6.4%
1990 32.53 -5.9%
1991 30.34 -6.7%
1992 31.66 +4.3%
1993 26.37 -16.7%
1994 24.2 -8.2%
1995 22.05 -8.9%
1996 19.32 -12.4%
1997 16.93 -12.4%
1998 13.59 -19.7%
1999 11.07 -18.5%
2000 8.57 -22.6%
2001 6.78 -20.9%
2002 5.86 -13.6%
2003 4.85 -17.2%
2004 4.24 -12.7%
2005 4.08 -3.7%
2006 3.82 -6.3%
2007 3.62 -5.3%
2008 3.36 -7.4%
2009 3.14 -6.6%
2010 2.96 -5.5%
2011 3 +1.2%
2012 2.98 -0.8%
2013 2.91 -2.3%
2014 2.81 -3.4%
2015 2.92 +3.6%
2016 2.86 -1.7%
2017 2.66 -7.1%
2018 2.67 +0.2%
2019 2.63 -1.5%
2020 2.84 +8.0%

Israel compared with similar countries

  • Israel's 2.84 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.63, 37% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Israel's 2.84 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.02, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 38.46 34.57 40.47 5
1990s 22.81 11.07 32.53 10
2000s 4.83 3.14 8.57 10
2010s 2.84 2.63 3 10
2020s 2.84 2.84 2.84 1

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 178 North Macedonia 3.04 compare
  2. 179 Australia 2.94 compare
  3. 180 Malta 2.89 compare
  4. 182 Iceland 2.65 compare
  5. 183 Poland 1.96 compare
  6. 184 Norway 1.66 compare

See the full ranking of 185 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality slope chart in Israel?
Maternal mortality slope chart in Israel was 2.84 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest maternal mortality slope chart recorded in Israel?
The highest recorded value was 40.47 in 1986.
What is the lowest maternal mortality slope chart recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 2.63 in 2019.
How does Israel rank for maternal mortality slope chart?
Israel ranks 181st out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
Is maternal mortality slope chart rising or falling in Israel?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Israel 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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Indicator
Maternal mortality slope chart
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
185 places, 6,660 data points, 1985–2020
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