Maternal Mortality Rate 2000-2025

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.
  • maternal mortality rate for 2020 was 122.00, a 6.87% decline from 2019.
  • maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 131.00, a 1.5% decline from 2018.
  • maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 133.00, a 3.62% decline from 2017.
  • maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 138.00, a 2.13% decline from 2016.
Data Source: World Bank

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Country Name Per 100K Live Births
Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data
Year Per 100K Live Births Annual % Change
2020 122.00 -6.87%
2019 131.00 -1.50%
2018 133.00 -3.62%
2017 138.00 -2.13%
2016 141.00 -4.08%
2015 147.00 -5.16%
2014 155.00 -6.63%
2013 166.00 -5.68%
2012 176.00 -6.88%
2011 189.00 -4.06%
2010 197.00 -8.80%
2009 216.00 -4.85%
2008 227.00 -4.62%
2007 238.00 -3.64%
2006 247.00 -9.52%
2005 273.00 -4.55%
2004 286.00 -3.05%
2003 295.00 -4.22%
2002 308.00 -6.67%
2001 330.00 -2.37%
2000 338.00 -2.37%