Stillbirth (fetal death) rates, by race and Hispanic origin of mother: United States, 2013

This figure shows that the rate of stillbirth varies considerably by race and Hispanic origin of the mother. The rate for non-Hispanic white women was 4.88 per 1,000 live births and still births. This rate is similar to that for Asian or Pacific Islander women, who had a stillbirth rate of 4.68. In stark contrast, the rate of stillbirth for non-Hispanic black women was 10.53, more than twice the rate for non-Hispanic white women. The rate for American Indian or Alaska Native women was 6.22, which was 27% higher than non-Hispanic white women. The rate for Hispanic women was 5.22, which was about 7% higher than the rate for non-Hispanic white women.

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