Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Switzerland
Switzerland: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 2.5 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Switzerland, 1985–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Switzerland stood at 2.5.
The figure is up 108.3% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Switzerland peaked at 14.87 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1991.
That places Switzerland 119th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 | — |
| 1986 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 1987 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 1988 | 10 | +66.7% |
| 1989 | 4 | -60.0% |
| 1990 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 1992 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 1993 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 1995 | 9 | +125.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | -55.6% |
| 1997 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 8 | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 1 | -85.7% |
| 2002 | 4 | +300.0% |
| 2003 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2004 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 8 | +60.0% |
| 2007 | 1 | -87.5% |
| 2008 | 10 | +900.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | -60.0% |
| 2010 | 14.87 | +271.7% |
| 2011 | 4 | -73.1% |
| 2012 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2013 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2014 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2022 | 1.2 | -82.9% |
| 2023 | 2.5 | +108.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4, 62% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5, 45% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +900.0% | 1 | 10 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.8 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| 1990s | 5.1 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.48 | 2 | 14.87 | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.85 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More gender data for Switzerland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,307 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.7842 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 7,823 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 7,823 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.4582 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 40,521 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 42,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 41,261 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 43,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 41,297 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Switzerland?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Switzerland was 2.5 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.87 in 2010.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1991.
- How does Switzerland rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Switzerland ranks 119th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.