Lesotho Maternal Mortality Rate 2000-2024
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.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2020 was 566.00, a 10.02% decline from 2019.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 629.00, a 5.01% increase from 2018.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 599.00, a 6.41% decline from 2017.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 640.00, a 4.19% decline from 2016.
| Lesotho Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Per 100K Live Births |
Annual % Change |
| 2020 |
566.00 |
-10.02% |
| 2019 |
629.00 |
5.01% |
| 2018 |
599.00 |
-6.41% |
| 2017 |
640.00 |
-4.19% |
| 2016 |
668.00 |
-8.24% |
| 2015 |
728.00 |
-7.14% |
| 2014 |
784.00 |
-6.00% |
| 2013 |
834.00 |
-13.40% |
| 2012 |
963.00 |
-7.23% |
| 2011 |
1,038.00 |
-0.19% |
| 2010 |
1,040.00 |
-5.11% |
| 2009 |
1,096.00 |
25.40% |
| 2008 |
874.00 |
24.32% |
| 2007 |
703.00 |
11.23% |
| 2006 |
632.00 |
12.26% |
| 2005 |
563.00 |
1.44% |
| 2004 |
555.00 |
-9.02% |
| 2003 |
610.00 |
3.39% |
| 2002 |
590.00 |
2.61% |
| 2001 |
575.00 |
5.50% |
| 2000 |
545.00 |
5.50% |
