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

In , India's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 80.00.

That's down 11.1% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 116.13 . India ranks #73 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

India Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
296.00
Trough
80.00
1-year change
-11.1%
5-year change
-25.2%
-5.7% / yr
10-year change
-45.9%
-6.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
80.0000
90.0000
155.0000
101.0000
101.0000
107.0000
113.0000
121.0000
129.0000
137.0000

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.MMRTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was India's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023?
In 2023, India's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 80.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rising or falling?
India's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) fell 11.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does India rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?
In 2023, India ranked #73 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).
How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
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.