Maternal mortality ratio in Greece
Greece: Maternal mortality ratio was 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births
Change on year
up 28.4%
World rank
154th
of 189 countries
All-time high
73.81 deaths per 100,000 live births
in 1961
All-time low
3.14 deaths per 100,000 live births
in 2008
Years of data
60
1961–2020
Maternal mortality ratio in Greece, 1961–2020
Source: UN MMEIG (2023) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 live births.
Analysis
In 2020, maternal mortality ratio in Greece stood at 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births.
The figure is up 28.4% on the previous year and up 123.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Greece peaked at 73.81 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1961 and was at its lowest, 3.14 deaths per 100,000 live births, in 2008.
That places Greece 154th 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 ratio in Greece, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 73.81 deaths per 100,000 live births | — |
| 1962 | 54.3 deaths per 100,000 live births | -26.4% |
| 1963 | 50.79 deaths per 100,000 live births | -6.5% |
| 1964 | 52 deaths per 100,000 live births | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 42.03 deaths per 100,000 live births | -19.2% |
| 1966 | 53.01 deaths per 100,000 live births | +26.1% |
| 1967 | 44.73 deaths per 100,000 live births | -15.6% |
| 1968 | 39.17 deaths per 100,000 live births | -12.4% |
| 1969 | 20.3 deaths per 100,000 live births | -48.2% |
| 1970 | 28.06 deaths per 100,000 live births | +38.2% |
| 1971 | 38.86 deaths per 100,000 live births | +38.5% |
| 1972 | 28.93 deaths per 100,000 live births | -25.5% |
| 1973 | 24.21 deaths per 100,000 live births | -16.3% |
| 1974 | 17.6 deaths per 100,000 live births | -27.3% |
| 1975 | 18.34 deaths per 100,000 live births | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 19.34 deaths per 100,000 live births | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 19.27 deaths per 100,000 live births | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 19.08 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 13.7 deaths per 100,000 live births | -28.2% |
| 1980 | 17.12 deaths per 100,000 live births | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 10.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | -36.6% |
| 1982 | 11.21 deaths per 100,000 live births | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 13.8 deaths per 100,000 live births | +23.1% |
| 1984 | 8.4 deaths per 100,000 live births | -39.1% |
| 1985 | 7.33 deaths per 100,000 live births | -12.8% |
| 1986 | 7.1 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 7.29 deaths per 100,000 live births | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 6.61 deaths per 100,000 live births | -9.3% |
| 1989 | 6.43 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 5.12 deaths per 100,000 live births | -20.4% |
| 1991 | 4.96 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 4.83 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 4.59 deaths per 100,000 live births | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 4.43 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 4.35 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 4.17 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 4.05 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 4.1 deaths per 100,000 live births | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 4.03 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 3.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 3.63 deaths per 100,000 live births | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 live births | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 3.38 deaths per 100,000 live births | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 3.21 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 3.18 deaths per 100,000 live births | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 3.28 deaths per 100,000 live births | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 3.17 deaths per 100,000 live births | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 3.43 deaths per 100,000 live births | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 3.77 deaths per 100,000 live births | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 4.31 deaths per 100,000 live births | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 4.49 deaths per 100,000 live births | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 4.81 deaths per 100,000 live births | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 5.36 deaths per 100,000 live births | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 5.35 deaths per 100,000 live births | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 5.7 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 5.96 deaths per 100,000 live births | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births | +28.4% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.61 deaths per 100,000 live births, 1.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Greece's 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.23 deaths per 100,000 live births, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 47.79 deaths per 100,000 live births | 20.3 deaths per 100,000 live births | 73.81 deaths per 100,000 live births | 9 |
| 1970s | 22.74 deaths per 100,000 live births | 13.7 deaths per 100,000 live births | 38.86 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.62 deaths per 100,000 live births | 6.43 deaths per 100,000 live births | 17.12 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.46 deaths per 100,000 live births | 4.03 deaths per 100,000 live births | 5.12 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4 deaths per 100,000 live births | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 live births | 3.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.9 deaths per 100,000 live births | 3.43 deaths per 100,000 live births | 5.96 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births | 1 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 151 Albania 8.28 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 152 South Korea 8.12 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 153 France 7.91 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 155 Qatar 7.61 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 156 Singapore 7.45 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 157 Switzerland 7.38 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Greece?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Greece was 7.65 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, according to UN MMEIG (2023) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 73.81 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1961.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.14 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2008.
- How does Greece rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Greece ranks 154th out of 189 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from UN MMEIG (2023) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of women who die from maternal conditions per 100,000 live births, based on data from death certificates, large-scale surveys, and statistical modeling.