How does Afghanistan rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?

In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #7 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).

Afghanistan: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

Name: Afghanistan: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
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In 2023, Afghanistan's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 521.00.

That's down 5.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 116.13 . Afghanistan ranks #7 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.MMRT) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 1,166.00; 2004
Trough: 521.00; 2023
1-year change: -5.4%
5-year change: -17.2%; -3.7% / yr
10-year change: -33.0%; -3.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
2023	521.0000
2022	551.0000
2021	660.0000
2020	634.0000
2019	601.0000
2018	629.0000
2017	659.0000
2016	702.0000
2015	741.0000
2014	755.0000

About Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

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).

Indicator code: SH.STA.MMRT • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023?: In 2023, Afghanistan's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 521.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rising or falling?: Afghanistan's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) fell 5.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?: In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #7 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).
How does Afghanistan's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) compare to the world average?: The global average for Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023 was 116.13, so Afghanistan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.
What is Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) and how is it measured?: 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).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.MMRT), CC BY 4.0.