Maternal mortality in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Maternal mortality was 5.67 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
5.67
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
163rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
47.44
in 1985
All-time low
5.39
in 2019
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Maternal mortality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, maternal mortality in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 5.67.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 47.44 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 5.39, in 2019.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 163rd of 189 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 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 47.44 | — |
| 1986 | 38.9 | -18.0% |
| 1987 | 38.35 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 37.12 | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 36.78 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 33.17 | -9.8% |
| 1991 | 32.78 | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 37.24 | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 26.87 | -27.9% |
| 1994 | 29.81 | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 23.77 | -20.3% |
| 1996 | 24.19 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 20.19 | -16.5% |
| 1998 | 16.31 | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 14.58 | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 15.6 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 14.29 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 15.04 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 12.24 | -18.6% |
| 2004 | 11.33 | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 11.47 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 10.06 | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 9.15 | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 8.21 | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 7.54 | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 7.69 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 7.81 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 6.9 | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 7.56 | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 8.3 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 7.4 | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 6.43 | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 5.93 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 5.55 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 5.39 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 5.67 | +5.1% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 5.67 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.11, 11% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 5.67 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.23, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.72 | 36.78 | 47.44 | 5 |
| 1990s | 25.89 | 14.58 | 37.24 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.49 | 7.54 | 15.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 5.39 | 8.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.67 | 5.67 | 5.67 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 160 New Zealand 7.03 compare
- 161 Luxembourg 6.49 compare
- 162 Montenegro 6.17 compare
- 164 Austria 5.23 compare
- 165 Estonia 5.18 compare
- 166 Turkmenistan 5.15 compare
More health data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.071 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 11 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.62 % 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 0.019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.62 % 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 0.0203 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Maternal mortality in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 5.67 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 47.44 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.39 in 2019.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for maternal mortality?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 163rd out of 189 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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