Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Switzerland

Switzerland: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 2.5 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.5
Change on year
up 108.3%
World rank
119th
of 146 countries
All-time high
14.87
in 2010
All-time low
1
in 1991
Years of data
33
1985–2023

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Switzerland, 1985–2023

0510151985200420231985: 51986: 41987: 61988: 101989: 41990: 61991: 11992: 51993: 61994: 41995: 91996: 41997: 41998: 41999: 82000: 72001: 12002: 42003: 52004: 52005: 52006: 82007: 12008: 102009: 42010: 14.92011: 42012: 72013: 22014: 42015: 72022: 1.22023: 2.5

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 120 United Arab Emirates 2 compare
  2. 120 Israel 2 compare
  3. 120 Kuwait 2 compare
  4. 120 Poland, Republic of 2 compare
  5. 120 Syrian Arab Republic 2 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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All data for Switzerland β†’

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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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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