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 21.00, a 10.53% increase from 2019.
- maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 19.00, a 5% decline from 2018.
- maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 20.00, a 5.26% increase from 2017.
- maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 19.00, a 5% decline from 2016.
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Country Name |
Per 100K Live Births |
Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Per 100K Live Births |
Annual % Change |
2020 |
21.00 |
10.53% |
2019 |
19.00 |
-5.00% |
2018 |
20.00 |
5.26% |
2017 |
19.00 |
-5.00% |
2016 |
20.00 |
-4.76% |
2015 |
21.00 |
0.00% |
2014 |
21.00 |
-4.55% |
2013 |
22.00 |
-4.35% |
2012 |
23.00 |
-8.00% |
2011 |
25.00 |
-3.85% |
2010 |
26.00 |
0.00% |
2009 |
26.00 |
-3.70% |
2008 |
27.00 |
-6.90% |
2007 |
29.00 |
-3.33% |
2006 |
30.00 |
-6.25% |
2005 |
32.00 |
0.00% |
2004 |
32.00 |
-5.88% |
2003 |
34.00 |
-2.86% |
2002 |
35.00 |
-5.41% |
2001 |
37.00 |
-7.50% |
2000 |
40.00 |
-7.50% |