Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Netherlands

Netherlands: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 3 in 2016. β—† Volatile

Latest (2016)
3
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
111th
of 146 countries
All-time high
17
in 2001
All-time low
2
in 2011
Years of data
31
1985–2016

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Netherlands, 1985–2016

0510151985200020161985: 41986: 81987: 81988: 101989: 51990: 81991: 61992: 71994: 141995: 51996: 111997: 161998: 91999: 162000: 162001: 172002: 122003: 172004: 102005: 92006: 132007: 132008: 82009: 92010: 52011: 22012: 32013: 32014: 32015: 32016: 3

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Netherlands recorded 3 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2016.

The figure is down 76.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Netherlands peaked at 17 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2011.

That places Netherlands 111th out of 146 countries with data for 2016, 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 7 4 10 5
1990s 10.22 5 16 9
2000s 12.4 8 17 10
2010s 3.14 2 5 7

Countries ranked near Netherlands

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

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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All data for Netherlands β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Netherlands?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Netherlands was 3 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 17 in 2001.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2011.
How does Netherlands rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Netherlands ranks 111th out of 146 countries with data for 2016.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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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