Germany: Maternal mortality

Germany: Maternal mortality per 100,000 live births

: For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 2000 to 2017. The average value for Germany during that period was 6 deaths per 100,000 births with a minimum of 5 deaths per 100,000 births in 2012 and a maximum of 7 deaths per 100,000 births in 2000. The latest value from 2017 is 7 deaths per 100,000 births. For comparison, the world average in 2017 based on 182 countries is 155 deaths per 100,000 births. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).