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

In , Saudi Arabia's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 5,797.00.

That's up 14.8% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 6,176.70 . Saudi Arabia ranks #54 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak
5,797.00
Trough
2,041.00
1-year change
+14.8%
5-year change
+36.4%
+6.4% / yr
10-year change
+49.3%
+4.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)
5,797.0000
5,051.0000
3,507.0000
3,703.0000
4,775.0000
4,249.0000
4,217.0000
4,264.0000
4,249.0000
4,027.0000

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 Saudi Arabia's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023?
In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 5,797.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rising or falling?
Saudi Arabia's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rose 14.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)?
In 2023, Saudi Arabia ranked #54 out of 194 countries reporting Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country).
How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.
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.