OECD members 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.
  • OECD members maternal mortality rate for 2020 was 22.00, a 4.76% increase from 2019.
  • OECD members maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 21.00, a 5% increase from 2018.
  • OECD members maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 20.00, a 0% increase from 2017.
  • OECD members maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 20.00, a 5.26% increase from 2016.
Data Source: World Bank

MLA Citation:
Similar Country Ranking
Country Name Per 100K Live Births
Sub-Saharan Africa 536.00
World 223.00
South Asia 138.00
Latin America & Caribbean 88.00
East Asia & Pacific 74.00
OECD members 22.00
North America 20.00
Euro Area 6.00
European Union 6.00
OECD members Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data
Year Per 100K Live Births Annual % Change
2020 22.00 4.76%
2019 21.00 5.00%
2018 20.00 0.00%
2017 20.00 5.26%
2016 19.00 -5.00%
2015 20.00 5.26%
2014 19.00 0.00%
2013 19.00 0.00%
2012 19.00 -5.00%
2011 20.00 5.26%
2010 19.00 -5.00%
2009 20.00 0.00%
2008 20.00 -4.76%
2007 21.00 0.00%
2006 21.00 0.00%
2005 21.00 -4.55%
2004 22.00 0.00%
2003 22.00 -4.35%
2002 23.00 -4.17%
2001 24.00 4.35%
2000 23.00 4.35%