Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Türkiye

Türkiye: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 13.1 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
13.1
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
82nd
of 146 countries
All-time high
57
in 2006
All-time low
13.1
in 2019
Years of data
14
2006–2019

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Türkiye, 2006–2019

1020304050602006201220192006: 572007: 21.22008: 19.42009: 18.42010: 16.42011: 15.52012: 15.42013: 15.92014: 15.22015: 14.62016: 14.72017: 14.52018: 13.62019: 13.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Türkiye recorded 13.1 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Türkiye peaked at 57 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 13.1, in 2019.

Türkiye ranks 82nd of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29 18.4 57 4
2010s 14.89 13.1 16.4 10

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Türkiye?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Türkiye was 13.1 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 57 in 2006.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 13.1 in 2019.
How does Türkiye rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Türkiye ranks 82nd out of 146 countries with data for 2019.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Türkiye 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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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.