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Ireland: Number of maternal deaths

In , Ireland's Number of maternal deaths was 2.00.

That's down 50.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 1,273.28 . Ireland ranks #162 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 51.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Ireland Number of maternal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
5.00
Trough
2.00
1-year change
-50.0%
5-year change
-33.3%
-7.8% / yr
10-year change
-33.3%
-4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of maternal deaths
2.0000
4.0000
3.0000
3.0000
3.0000
3.0000
3.0000
3.0000
3.0000
3.0000

About Number of maternal deaths

A maternal death refers to the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Ireland's Number of maternal deaths in 2023?
In 2023, Ireland's Number of maternal deaths was 2.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Number of maternal deaths rising or falling?
Ireland's Number of maternal deaths fell 50.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ireland rank globally on Number of maternal deaths?
In 2023, Ireland ranked #162 out of 194 countries reporting Number of maternal deaths.
How does Ireland's Number of maternal deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of maternal deaths in 2023 was 1,273.28, so Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 51.
What is Number of maternal deaths and how is it measured?
A maternal death refers to the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.DTHS), CC BY 4.0.