Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Germany
Germany: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 26.04 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
26.04
Change on year
down 11.6%
World rank
106th
of 195 countries
All-time high
115.31
in 1986
All-time low
26.04
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Number of maternal deaths in Germany, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths in Germany stood at 26.04. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 11.6% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Germany peaked at 115.31 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 26.04, in 2023.
That places Germany 106th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 113.28 | — |
| 1986 | 115.31 | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 112.89 | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 113.19 | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 105.81 | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 105.93 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 90.26 | -14.8% |
| 1992 | 80.45 | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 75.79 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 67.34 | -11.2% |
| 1995 | 65.07 | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 66.83 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 64.3 | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 59.31 | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 54.19 | -8.6% |
| 2000 | 51.51 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 46.38 | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 44.66 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 42.43 | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 41.08 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 39.27 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 38.44 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 37.32 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 37.38 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 36.36 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 36.47 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 34.85 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 33.68 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 33.16 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 32.17 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 33.21 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 34.96 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 33 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 33.14 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 30.89 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 32.81 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 35.46 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 29.45 | -17.0% |
| 2023 | 26.04 | -11.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 26.04 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.51, 7.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Germany's 26.04 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.94, 6.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 112.09 | 105.81 | 115.31 | 5 |
| 1990s | 72.95 | 54.19 | 105.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.48 | 36.36 | 51.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.55 | 30.89 | 36.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.94 | 26.04 | 35.46 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Germany?
- Number of maternal deaths in Germany was 26.04 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 115.31 in 1986.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.04 in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Germany ranks 106th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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