Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Ireland

Ireland: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 1 in 2015. β—† Volatile

Latest (2015)
1
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
126th
of 146 countries
All-time high
8
in 1991
All-time low
0
in 1993
Years of data
29
1985–2015

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Ireland, 1985–2015

024681985200020151985: 61986: 51987: 31988: 21989: 41990: 41991: 81992: 41993: 01994: 21995: 01996: 61997: 61998: 41999: 22000: 22001: 52002: 82003: 02004: 22005: 22006: 02007: 32008: 42011: 32012: 32013: 42014: 12015: 1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 1 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2015.

The figure is down 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ireland peaked at 8 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1993.

Ireland ranks 126th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 4 2 6 5
1990s 3.6 0 8 10
2000s 2.89 0 8 9
2010s 2.4 1 4 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 125 Belarus, Republic of 1.14 compare
  2. 126 Austria 1 compare
  3. 126 Czechia 1 compare
  4. 129 Aruba, Kingdom of the Netherlands 0 compare
  5. 129 Antigua and Barbuda 0 compare
  6. 129 Bahrain, Kingdom of 0 compare
  7. 129 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 compare
  8. 129 Bermuda 0 compare
  9. 129 Brunei Darussalam 0 compare
  10. 129 Cayman Islands 0 compare
  11. 129 Dominica 0 compare
  12. 129 Denmark 0 compare
  13. 129 Iceland 0 compare
  14. 129 Luxembourg 0 compare
  15. 129 Malta 0 compare
  16. 129 Montenegro 0 compare
  17. 129 Norway 0 compare
  18. 129 Qatar 0 compare
  19. 129 Seychelles 0 compare
  20. 129 Turks and Caicos Islands 0 compare
  21. 129 United States Virgin Islands 0 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

More gender data for Ireland

All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ireland?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ireland was 1 in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 8 in 1991.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1993.
How does Ireland rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Ireland ranks 126th out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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.