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Eritrea: Number of maternal deaths

In , Eritrea's Number of maternal deaths was 290.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 1,273.28 . Eritrea ranks #62 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Eritrea Number of maternal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
570.00
Trough
290.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
-14.7%
-3.1% / yr
10-year change
-32.6%
-3.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of maternal deaths
290.0000
290.0000
330.0000
320.0000
330.0000
340.0000
350.0000
370.0000
390.0000
420.0000

About Number of maternal deaths

A maternal death refers to 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Eritrea's Number of maternal deaths in 2023?
In 2023, Eritrea's Number of maternal deaths was 290.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eritrea's Number of maternal deaths rising or falling?
Eritrea's Number of maternal deaths rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Eritrea rank globally on Number of maternal deaths?
In 2023, Eritrea ranked #62 out of 194 countries reporting Number of maternal deaths.
How does Eritrea's Number of maternal deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of maternal deaths in 2023 was 1,273.28, so Eritrea is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.
What is Number of maternal deaths and how is it measured?
A maternal death refers to 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.DTHS), CC BY 4.0.