Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Finland

Finland: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 8 in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
8
Change on year
up 33.3%
World rank
93rd
of 146 countries
All-time high
12
in 2004
All-time low
0
in 2011
Years of data
25
1985–2017

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Finland, 1985–2017

02.557.51012.51985200120171985: 61986: 61995: 21996: 31997: 51998: 51999: 32000: 52001: 52002: 52003: 32004: 122005: 52006: 72007: 22008: 82009: 22010: 52011: 02012: 32013: 22014: 52015: 42016: 62017: 8

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 90 Kazakhstan, Republic of 9 compare
  2. 90 Romania 9 compare
  3. 92 Bulgaria 8.74 compare
  4. 93 United Kingdom 8 compare
  5. 93 Korea 8 compare
  6. 93 Serbia, Republic of 8 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

More gender data for Finland

All data for Finland β†’

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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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
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