South Asia 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.
- South Asia maternal mortality rate for 2020 was 138.00, a 10.97% decline from 2019.
- South Asia maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 155.00, a 0.64% decline from 2018.
- South Asia maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 156.00, a 1.89% decline from 2017.
- South Asia maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 159.00, a 3.64% decline from 2016.
| South Asia Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Per 100K Live Births |
Annual % Change |
| 2020 |
138.00 |
-10.97% |
| 2019 |
155.00 |
-0.64% |
| 2018 |
156.00 |
-1.89% |
| 2017 |
159.00 |
-3.64% |
| 2016 |
165.00 |
-4.07% |
| 2015 |
172.00 |
-4.97% |
| 2014 |
181.00 |
-6.70% |
| 2013 |
194.00 |
-4.43% |
| 2012 |
203.00 |
-5.14% |
| 2011 |
214.00 |
-4.46% |
| 2010 |
224.00 |
-9.68% |
| 2009 |
248.00 |
-4.98% |
| 2008 |
261.00 |
-5.43% |
| 2007 |
276.00 |
-3.83% |
| 2006 |
287.00 |
-11.15% |
| 2005 |
323.00 |
-4.44% |
| 2004 |
338.00 |
-4.79% |
| 2003 |
355.00 |
-3.27% |
| 2002 |
367.00 |
-8.71% |
| 2001 |
402.00 |
-3.60% |
| 2000 |
417.00 |
-3.60% |
