Sub-Saharan Africa 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.
- Sub-Saharan Africa maternal mortality rate for 2020 was 536.00, a 2.9% decline from 2019.
- Sub-Saharan Africa maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 552.00, a 1.78% decline from 2018.
- Sub-Saharan Africa maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 562.00, a 1.4% decline from 2017.
- Sub-Saharan Africa maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 570.00, a 1.55% decline from 2016.
| Sub-Saharan Africa Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Per 100K Live Births |
Annual % Change |
| 2020 |
536.00 |
-2.90% |
| 2019 |
552.00 |
-1.78% |
| 2018 |
562.00 |
-1.40% |
| 2017 |
570.00 |
-1.55% |
| 2016 |
579.00 |
-1.36% |
| 2015 |
587.00 |
-2.98% |
| 2014 |
605.00 |
-0.98% |
| 2013 |
611.00 |
-1.13% |
| 2012 |
618.00 |
-2.37% |
| 2011 |
633.00 |
-3.80% |
| 2010 |
658.00 |
-1.64% |
| 2009 |
669.00 |
-1.76% |
| 2008 |
681.00 |
-0.44% |
| 2007 |
684.00 |
-1.16% |
| 2006 |
692.00 |
-2.67% |
| 2005 |
711.00 |
-2.34% |
| 2004 |
728.00 |
-2.28% |
| 2003 |
745.00 |
-3.62% |
| 2002 |
773.00 |
-1.90% |
| 2001 |
788.00 |
-1.75% |
| 2000 |
802.00 |
-1.75% |
