Maternal mortality in Czechia
Czechia: Maternal mortality was 3.37 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
3.37
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
179th
of 189 countries
All-time high
14.47
in 1986
All-time low
3.08
in 2014
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Maternal mortality in Czechia, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Czechia recorded 3.37 for maternal mortality in 2020.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality in Czechia peaked at 14.47 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 3.08, in 2014.
That places Czechia 179th out of 189 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 in Czechia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 13.13 | — |
| 1986 | 14.47 | +10.2% |
| 1987 | 13.31 | -8.0% |
| 1988 | 13.41 | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 13.57 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 13.41 | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 13.33 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 12.94 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 12.48 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 10.58 | -15.2% |
| 1995 | 11.24 | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 8.24 | -26.7% |
| 1997 | 7.98 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 6.88 | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 6.57 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 8.03 | +22.3% |
| 2001 | 7.63 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 6.83 | -10.5% |
| 2003 | 6.5 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 5.73 | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 5.28 | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 4.7 | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 4.84 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 4.62 | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 4.56 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 4.26 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 3.74 | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 3.59 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 3.35 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 3.08 | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 3.5 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 3.14 | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 3.18 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 3.34 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 3.37 | +1.2% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 3.37 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.61, 44% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 3.37 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.23, 47% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.58 | 13.13 | 14.47 | 5 |
| 1990s | 10.36 | 6.57 | 13.41 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.87 | 4.56 | 8.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.47 | 3.08 | 4.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.37 | 3.37 | 3.37 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
- 176 Japan 4.31 compare
- 177 Netherlands 4.31 compare
- 178 Spain 3.44 compare
- 180 Seychelles 3.33 compare
- 181 North Macedonia 3.04 compare
- 182 Australia 2.94 compare
More health data for Czechia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.7726 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 34 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.76 % 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 0.0222 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.46 % 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 0.0234 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality in Czechia?
- Maternal mortality in Czechia was 3.37 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.47 in 1986.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.08 in 2014.
- How does Czechia rank for maternal mortality?
- Czechia ranks 179th out of 189 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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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