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China: Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

In , China's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 7,580.00.

That's up 18.2% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 6,176.70 . China ranks #49 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 of 30.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

China Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
7,580.00
Trough
1,599.00
1-year change
+18.2%
5-year change
+119.6%
+17.0% / yr
10-year change
+250.0%
+13.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)
7,580.0000
6,411.0000
5,118.0000
4,830.0000
3,726.0000
3,452.0000
2,724.0000
2,602.0000
2,576.0000
2,234.0000

About Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.

Indicator code: SH.MMR.RISKCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023?
In 2023, China's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 7,580.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rising or falling?
China's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rose 18.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does China rank globally on Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)?
In 2023, China ranked #49 out of 194 countries reporting Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country).
How does China's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) compare to the world average?
The global average for Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023 was 6,176.70, so China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 of 30.
What is Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) and how is it measured?
Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK), CC BY 4.0.