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 130.00, a 1.52% decline from 2019.
  • maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 132.00, a 2.22% decline from 2018.
  • maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 135.00, a 0.74% decline from 2017.
  • maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 136.00, a 5.56% 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 130.00 -1.52%
2019 132.00 -2.22%
2018 135.00 -0.74%
2017 136.00 -5.56%
2016 144.00 -8.28%
2015 157.00 -7.65%
2014 170.00 -9.57%
2013 188.00 -7.84%
2012 204.00 -4.23%
2011 213.00 -4.91%
2010 224.00 -9.68%
2009 248.00 -0.80%
2008 250.00 -0.40%
2007 251.00 -5.28%
2006 265.00 -6.03%
2005 282.00 -3.09%
2004 291.00 -3.96%
2003 303.00 -1.94%
2002 309.00 -3.13%
2001 319.00 -2.74%
2000 328.00 -2.74%