Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Australia

Australia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 3 in 2015. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2015)
3
Change on year
down 66.7%
World rank
111th
of 146 countries
All-time high
10
in 1997
All-time low
3
in 2015
Years of data
8
1997–2015

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Australia, 1997–2015

2468101997200620151997: 102000: 72003: 62006: 52011: 42012: 82013: 92015: 3

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Australia is 3, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 66.7% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Australia peaked at 10 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2015.

Australia ranks 111th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10 10 10 1
2000s 6 5 7 3
2010s 6 3 9 4

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 111 Belgium 3 compare
  2. 111 Germany 3 compare
  3. 111 Croatia 3 compare
  4. 111 Italy 3 compare
  5. 111 Netherlands 3 compare
  6. 111 Sweden 3 compare
  7. 111 Turkmenistan 3 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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All data for Australia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Australia?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Australia was 3 in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 10 in 1997.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2015.
How does Australia rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Australia ranks 111th out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.