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

In , India's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 645.00.

That's up 12.8% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 6,176.70 . India ranks #117 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak
645.00
Trough
108.00
1-year change
+12.8%
5-year change
+49.0%
+8.3% / yr
10-year change
+134.5%
+8.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)
645.0000
572.0000
329.0000
495.0000
473.0000
433.0000
407.0000
364.0000
338.0000
314.0000

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 India's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023?
In 2023, India's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 645.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rising or falling?
India's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rose 12.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does India rank globally on Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)?
In 2023, India ranked #117 out of 194 countries reporting Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country).
How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
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.