Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Italy

Italy: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 3 in 2015. β—† Volatile

Latest (2015)
3
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
111th
of 146 countries
All-time high
9
in 1990
All-time low
2
in 2001
Years of data
30
1985–2015

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

2468101985200020151985: 81986: 51987: 41988: 81989: 51990: 91991: 51992: 71993: 41994: 41995: 31996: 41997: 41998: 31999: 32000: 32001: 22002: 32003: 52004: 42005: 22007: 22008: 22009: 22010: 32011: 22012: 22013: 22014: 22015: 3

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 111 Australia 3 compare
  2. 111 Belgium 3 compare
  3. 111 Germany 3 compare
  4. 111 Croatia 3 compare
  5. 111 Netherlands 3 compare
  6. 111 Sweden 3 compare
  7. 111 Turkmenistan 3 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

More gender data for Italy

All data for Italy β†’

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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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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