U.S. 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.
- U.S. maternal mortality rate for 2020 was 21.00, a 5% increase from 2019.
- U.S. maternal mortality rate for 2019 was 20.00, a 5.26% increase from 2018.
- U.S. maternal mortality rate for 2018 was 19.00, a 0% increase from 2017.
- U.S. maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 19.00, a 5.56% increase from 2016.
U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Per 100K Live Births |
Annual % Change |
2020 |
21.00 |
5.00% |
2019 |
20.00 |
5.26% |
2018 |
19.00 |
0.00% |
2017 |
19.00 |
5.56% |
2016 |
18.00 |
5.88% |
2015 |
17.00 |
0.00% |
2014 |
17.00 |
6.25% |
2013 |
16.00 |
0.00% |
2012 |
16.00 |
6.67% |
2011 |
15.00 |
7.14% |
2010 |
14.00 |
-6.67% |
2009 |
15.00 |
7.14% |
2008 |
14.00 |
7.69% |
2007 |
13.00 |
0.00% |
2006 |
13.00 |
0.00% |
2005 |
13.00 |
0.00% |
2004 |
13.00 |
0.00% |
2003 |
13.00 |
0.00% |
2002 |
13.00 |
0.00% |
2001 |
13.00 |
8.33% |
2000 |
12.00 |
8.33% |