How does Trinidad and Tobago rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?

In 2023, Trinidad and Tobago ranked #93 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).

Trinidad and Tobago: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

Name: Trinidad and Tobago: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
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In 2023, Trinidad and Tobago's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 54.00.

That's up 80.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 116.13 . Trinidad and Tobago ranks #93 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 34.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 63.00; 2004
Trough: 30.00; 2022
1-year change: +80.0%
5-year change: +1.9%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: +8.0%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
2023	54.0000
2022	30.0000
2021	54.0000
2020	35.0000
2019	53.0000
2018	53.0000
2017	51.0000
2016	51.0000
2015	50.0000
2014	50.0000

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 Trinidad and Tobago's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023?: In 2023, Trinidad and Tobago's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 54.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Trinidad and Tobago's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rising or falling?: Trinidad and Tobago's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rose 80.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?: In 2023, Trinidad and Tobago ranked #93 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).
How does Trinidad and Tobago'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 Trinidad and Tobago is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 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.