Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Greece
Greece: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 6 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Greece, 1985–2015
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Greece is 6, measured in 2015.
The figure is up 50.0% on the previous year and unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Greece peaked at 8 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.
Greece ranks 103rd 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | — |
| 1986 | 8 | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 3 | -62.5% |
| 1988 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 1989 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 1990 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 1991 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1992 | 6 | +100.0% |
| 1993 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 1994 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 7 | — |
| 1999 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 4 | — |
| 2002 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 2003 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 3 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | — |
| 2010 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 4 | — |
| 2015 | 6 | +50.0% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 6 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4, 1.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Greece's 6 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.2 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
| 1990s | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More gender data for Greece
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,138 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 8,584 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 8,584 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.2295 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 33,028 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 35,271 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 33,346 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 35,681 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 33,703 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Greece?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Greece was 6 in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 1986.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
- How does Greece rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Greece ranks 103rd out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Greece 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.