How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?

In 2023, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #57 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).

Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

Name: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
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In 2023, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 129.00.

That's down 10.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 116.13 . Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #57 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 190.00; 2004
Trough: 129.00; 2023
1-year change: -10.4%
5-year change: -20.9%; -4.6% / yr
10-year change: -28.7%; -3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
2023	129.0000
2022	144.0000
2021	155.0000
2020	150.0000
2019	154.0000
2018	163.0000
2017	171.0000
2016	173.0000
2015	182.0000
2014	178.0000

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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023?: In 2023, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 129.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rising or falling?: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) fell 10.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?: In 2023, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #57 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 30.
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.