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

In , Peru's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 51.00.

That's down 37.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 116.13 . Peru ranks #94 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #19 of 34.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak
141.00
Trough
51.00
1-year change
-37.0%
5-year change
-22.7%
-5.0% / yr
10-year change
-32.0%
-3.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
51.0000
81.0000
141.0000
75.0000
60.0000
66.0000
67.0000
69.0000
71.0000
73.0000

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 Peru's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023?
In 2023, Peru's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 51.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Peru's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rising or falling?
Peru's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) fell 37.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Peru rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?
In 2023, Peru ranked #94 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).
How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #19 of 34.
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.