The World Health Organization (WHO) defines maternal death as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.

The maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is defined as the number of maternal deaths during a given time period per 100,000 live births during the same time period. This dataset covers trends in MMR across major states during specified trienniums.

United States US: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data was reported at 14.000 Ratio in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 14.000 Ratio for 2014. United States US: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 13.000 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 Ratio in 2009 and a record low of 11.000 Ratio in 1998. United States US: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. 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.; ; WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and the United Nations Population Division. Trends in Maternal Mortality: 1990 to 2015. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2015; Weighted average; This indicator represents the risk associated with each pregnancy and is also a Sustainable Development Goal Indicator for monitoring maternal health.

Colombia maternal mortality rate for 2023 was 59.00, a 20.27% decline from 2022.

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<li>Colombia maternal mortality rate for 2022 was <strong>74.00</strong>, a <strong>49.66% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Colombia maternal mortality rate for 2021 was <strong>147.00</strong>, a <strong>56.38% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Colombia maternal mortality rate for 2020 was <strong>94.00</strong>, a <strong>42.42% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

Norway maternal mortality rate for 2023 was 1.00, a 66.67% decline from 2022.

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<li>Norway maternal mortality rate for 2022 was <strong>3.00</strong>, a <strong>50% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Norway maternal mortality rate for 2021 was <strong>2.00</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Norway maternal mortality rate for 2020 was <strong>2.00</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

The maternal mortality ratio in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has drastically decreased, reaching 56 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020 compared to 2000. However, improvement in the region's female mortality rate slowed down from 2014 to 2020.

Mali maternal mortality rate for 2023 was 367.00, a 3.67% decline from 2022.

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<li>Mali maternal mortality rate for 2022 was <strong>381.00</strong>, a <strong>8.19% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Mali maternal mortality rate for 2021 was <strong>415.00</strong>, a <strong>2.47% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Mali maternal mortality rate for 2020 was <strong>405.00</strong>, a <strong>2.64% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

Turkey maternal mortality rate for 2023 was 15.00, a 28.57% decline from 2022.

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<li>Turkey maternal mortality rate for 2022 was <strong>21.00</strong>, a <strong>5% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Turkey maternal mortality rate for 2021 was <strong>20.00</strong>, a <strong>5.26% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Turkey maternal mortality rate for 2020 was <strong>19.00</strong>, a <strong>11.76% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

Morocco maternal mortality rate for 2023 was 70.00, a 1.41% decline from 2022.

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<li>Morocco maternal mortality rate for 2022 was <strong>71.00</strong>, a <strong>22.83% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Morocco maternal mortality rate for 2021 was <strong>92.00</strong>, a <strong>13.58% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Morocco maternal mortality rate for 2020 was <strong>81.00</strong>, a <strong>2.53% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

Jamaica maternal mortality rate for 2023 was 130.00, a 5.8% decline from 2022.

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<li>Jamaica maternal mortality rate for 2022 was <strong>138.00</strong>, a <strong>25.81% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Jamaica maternal mortality rate for 2021 was <strong>186.00</strong>, a <strong>47.62% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Jamaica maternal mortality rate for 2020 was <strong>126.00</strong>, a <strong>5% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

Statistics on maternal mortality are produced based on the database of causes of death. "Maternal deaths" are selected from the database via a complex procedure, which takes into account the definition given by the WHO and is described in detail in the metadata. The tenth revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) defines maternal death as "the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes." "Maternal deaths should be subdivided into two groups. Direct obstetric deaths: those resulting from obstetric complications of the pregnant state (pregnancy, labour and puerperium), from interventions, omissions, incorrect treatment, or from a chain of events resulting from any of the above. Indirect obstetric deaths: those resulting from previous existing disease or disease that developed during pregnancy and which was not due to direct obstetric causes, but which was aggravated by physiologic effects of pregnancy." Furthermore, the ICD-10 also defines late maternal death as "the death of a woman from direct or indirect obstetric causes more than 42 days but less than one year after termination of pregnancy." The "maternal mortality rate" is the ratio between the number of recorded direct and indirect maternal deaths over one year and the number of live birth in the same year, expressed per 100,000 live births. Late maternal deaths are not taken into account in the calculation of this ratio. Given the small and markedly variable number of cases recorded each year in Belgium, it has been decided to calculate this ratio based on the cumulated maternal deaths and live births of five consecutive years, with the ratio calculated being recorded in the middle year. When identifying these maternal deaths, the ad hoc working group, bringing together the Belgian statistical office and all data producing federated entities, did not exclude the risk of an underestimation of these deaths, based on the only statistical bulletin used as main source. It therefore asks for continued efforts to further improve the follow-up of maternal deaths, and supports the recent initiative of the College of physicians for Mother and Newborn to consider the creation of a maternal mortality register.

Libya LY: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data was reported at 9.000 Ratio in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 9.000 Ratio for 2014. Libya LY: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 13.500 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.000 Ratio in 1990 and a record low of 9.000 Ratio in 2015. Libya LY: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Libya – Table LY.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. 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 measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).; ; WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and the United Nations Population Division. Trends in Maternal Mortality: 1990 to 2015. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2015; Weighted average; This indicator represents the risk associated with each pregnancy and is also a Sustainable Development Goal Indicator for monitoring maternal health.

In 2021, the maternal mortality rate amounted to **** to ** women per *** hundred thousands live births in South Korea. Overall, there was a decrease in the maternal mortality ratio over the considered timespan.

Japan JP: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data was reported at 5.000 Ratio in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.000 Ratio for 2014. Japan JP: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 8.000 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.000 Ratio in 1990 and a record low of 5.000 Ratio in 2015. Japan JP: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Health Statistics. 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.; ; WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and the United Nations Population Division. Trends in Maternal Mortality: 1990 to 2015. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2015; Weighted average; This indicator represents the risk associated with each pregnancy and is also a Sustainable Development Goal Indicator for monitoring maternal health.

The dataset contains Year and State wise Maternal Mortality Ratio

Note: 1.Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is derived as the proportion of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births reported under the SRS.

Maternal Mortality Ratio per 100,000 The maternal mortality rate in Australia in 2018 was 5 deaths per 100,000 women giving birth. From 2009 to 2018, there were 251 women reported to have died …Show full descriptionMaternal Mortality Ratio per 100,000 The maternal mortality rate in Australia in 2018 was 5 deaths per 100,000 women giving birth. From 2009 to 2018, there were 251 women reported to have died during pregnancy or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy and a maternal mortality rate of 6.7 deaths per 100,000 women giving birth. Further information can be found here: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mothers-babies/maternal-deaths-in-australia/data

From 2018 to 2020, the north-eastern state of Assam in India had the highest maternal mortality ratio at 195 deaths per 100,000 women, whereas, Kerala had the lowest mortality ratio with 19 fatalities during pregnancy. Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination. This is derived as the proportion of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births reported under the Sample Registration System of India.

Malta maternal mortality rate for 2023 was 8.00, a 20% decline from 2022.

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<li>Malta maternal mortality rate for 2022 was <strong>10.00</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Malta maternal mortality rate for 2021 was <strong>10.00</strong>, a <strong>0% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Malta maternal mortality rate for 2020 was <strong>10.00</strong>, a <strong>25% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

In 2023, ******* had the highest maternal mortality rate in the world, with around *** maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. ******* was followed by **** with a rate of *** maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. This statistic shows the 20 countries with the highest maternal mortality rate per 100,000 live births in 2023.

Germany DE: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data was reported at 4.000 Ratio in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.000 Ratio for 2022. Germany DE: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 6.000 Ratio from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2023, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.000 Ratio in 1986 and a record low of 4.000 Ratio in 2023. Germany DE: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. 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 measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).;WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and UNDESA/Population Division. Trends in maternal mortality estimates 2000 to 2023. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2025;Weighted average;This indicator represents the risk associated with each pregnancy and is also a Sustainable Development Goal Indicator (3.1.1) for monitoring maternal health.

This dataset presents the maternal mortality ratio (MMR), defined as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Maternal death refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, from causes related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management. MMR is a critical indicator of health system quality, equity, and access to timely, skilled care. It also reflects broader social and structural determinants of health. Data are sourced from the WHO Global Health Observatory, which compiles standardised global health indicators for monitoring and comparison.Data Source: WHO Global Health Observatory,This is one of many datasets featured on the Midwives’ Data Hub, a digital platform designed to strengthen midwifery and advocate for better maternal and newborn health services.