Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Finland
Finland: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 8 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Finland, 1985–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2017, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Finland stood at 8.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 300.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Finland peaked at 12 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2011.
Finland ranks 93rd 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | — |
| 1986 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2 | -66.7% |
| 1996 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 1997 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 1998 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | -40.0% |
| 2000 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 2001 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3 | -40.0% |
| 2004 | 12 | +300.0% |
| 2005 | 5 | -58.3% |
| 2006 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 2007 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2008 | 8 | +300.0% |
| 2009 | 2 | -75.0% |
| 2010 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2013 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2014 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 2016 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 8 | +33.3% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4, 2.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Finland's 8 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 2 | 12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.12 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 90 Kazakhstan 9 compare
- 90 Romania 9 compare
- 92 Bulgaria 8.74 compare
- 93 United Kingdom 8 compare
- 93 South Korea 8 compare
- 93 Serbia 8 compare
More gender data for Finland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 722.94 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.98 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,869 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,869 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.1211 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 21,608 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 22,763 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 21,714 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 22,886 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 22,103 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Finland?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Finland was 8 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 12 in 2004.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2011.
- How does Finland rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Finland ranks 93rd out of 146 countries with data for 2017.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.