Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Italy
Italy: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 3 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Italy, 1985–2015
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Italy recorded 3 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Italy peaked at 9 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2001.
That places Italy 111th out of 146 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 8 | — |
| 1986 | 5 | -37.5% |
| 1987 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 1988 | 8 | +100.0% |
| 1989 | 5 | -37.5% |
| 1990 | 9 | +80.0% |
| 1991 | 5 | -44.4% |
| 1992 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 1993 | 4 | -42.9% |
| 1994 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2003 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 2004 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 2 | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | +50.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4, 75% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's 3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5, 55% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.78 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.33 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More gender data for Italy
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 6,215 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.82 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 51,731 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 51,731 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.2695 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 186,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 198,063 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 188,382 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 199,674 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 193,267 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Italy?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Italy was 3 in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 1990.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2001.
- How does Italy rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Italy ranks 111th out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.