Maternal mortality in Estonia
Estonia: Maternal mortality was 5.18 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
5.18
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
165th
of 189 countries
All-time high
49.08
in 1985
All-time low
5.07
in 2019
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Maternal mortality in Estonia, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality in Estonia is 5.18, measured in 2020.
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 in Estonia peaked at 49.08 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 5.07, in 2019.
Estonia ranks 165th 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 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 7.61, 68% of the median. (59 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
- 162 Montenegro 6.17 compare
- 163 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5.67 compare
- 164 Austria 5.23 compare
- 166 Turkmenistan 5.15 compare
- 167 Ireland 4.98 compare
- 168 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 in Estonia?
- Maternal mortality in Estonia was 5.18 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.08 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.07 in 2019.
- How does Estonia rank for maternal mortality?
- Estonia ranks 165th out of 189 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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