Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Estonia

Estonia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 14 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
14
World rank
79th
of 146 countries
All-time high
52
in 1994
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
32
1985–2016

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Estonia, 1985–2016

02040601985200020161985: 461986: 291987: 421988: 261989: 451990: 341991: 311992: 221993: 301994: 521995: 491996: 01997: 151998: 161999: 162000: 392001: 82002: 82003: 292004: 282005: 142006: 72007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 72011: 72012: 72013: 72014: 02015: 02016: 14

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Estonia recorded 14 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Estonia peaked at 52 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.

Estonia ranks 79th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Estonia, year by year

Annual values for Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Estonia, 1985 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1985 46 —
1986 29 -37.0%
1987 42 +44.8%
1988 26 -38.1%
1989 45 +73.1%
1990 34 -24.4%
1991 31 -8.8%
1992 22 -29.0%
1993 30 +36.4%
1994 52 +73.3%
1995 49 -5.8%
1996 0 -100.0%
1997 15 —
1998 16 +6.7%
1999 16 +0.0%
2000 39 +143.8%
2001 8 -79.5%
2002 8 +0.0%
2003 29 +262.5%
2004 28 -3.4%
2005 14 -50.0%
2006 7 -50.0%
2007 0 -100.0%
2008 0 —
2009 0 —
2010 7 —
2011 7 +0.0%
2012 7 +0.0%
2013 7 +0.0%
2014 0 -100.0%
2015 0 —
2016 14 —

Estonia compared with similar countries

  • Estonia's 14 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4, 3.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
  • Estonia's 14 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5, 2.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 37.6 26 46 5
1990s 26.5 0 52 10
2000s 13.3 0 39 10
2010s 6 0 14 7

Countries ranked near Estonia

  1. 76 Albania 15 compare
  2. 76 Egypt 15 compare
  3. 78 Chile 14.2 compare
  4. 79 Georgia 14 compare
  5. 79 West Bank and Gaza 14 compare
  6. 82 Portugal 13.1 compare
  7. 82 Turkey 13.1 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Estonia?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Estonia was 14 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Estonia?
The highest recorded value was 52 in 1994.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Estonia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
How does Estonia rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Estonia ranks 79th out of 146 countries with data for 2016.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Estonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Estonia 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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Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
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International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
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