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Germany: Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

In , Germany's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 21,635.00.

That's up 12.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 6,176.70 . Germany ranks #14 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 51.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Germany Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
21,635.00
Trough
15,671.00
1-year change
+12.3%
5-year change
+21.1%
+3.9% / yr
10-year change
+18.5%
+1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)
21,635.0000
19,261.0000
16,144.0000
17,670.0000
18,987.0000
17,868.0000
18,083.0000
17,179.0000
18,139.0000
18,750.0000

About Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.

Indicator code: SH.MMR.RISKCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Germany's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023?
In 2023, Germany's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 21,635.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rising or falling?
Germany's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rose 12.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Germany rank globally on Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)?
In 2023, Germany ranked #14 out of 194 countries reporting Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country).
How does Germany's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) compare to the world average?
The global average for Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023 was 6,176.70, so Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 51.
What is Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) and how is it measured?
Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK), CC BY 4.0.