How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?

In 2023, United Arab Emirates ranked #189 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).

United Arab Emirates: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

Name: United Arab Emirates: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
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In 2023, United Arab Emirates's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 3.00.

That's up 50.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 116.13 . United Arab Emirates ranks #189 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 6.00; 2020
Trough: 2.00; 2022
1-year change: +50.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -25.0%; -2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
2023	3.0000
2022	2.0000
2021	6.0000
2020	6.0000
2019	3.0000
2018	3.0000
2017	3.0000
2016	3.0000
2015	3.0000
2014	3.0000

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 United Arab Emirates's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023?: In 2023, United Arab Emirates's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 3.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rising or falling?: United Arab Emirates's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rose 50.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?: In 2023, United Arab Emirates ranked #189 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.
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.