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

In 2023, United States ranked #129 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).

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

Name: United States: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
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In 2023, United States's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 17.00.

That's down 15.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 116.13 . United States ranks #129 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.00; 2021
Trough: 13.00; 2004
1-year change: -15.0%
5-year change: -5.6%; -1.1% / yr
10-year change: +6.3%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
2023	17.0000
2022	20.0000
2021	31.0000
2020	22.0000
2019	18.0000
2018	18.0000
2017	18.0000
2016	18.0000
2015	17.0000
2014	17.0000

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 States's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in 2023?: In 2023, United States's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 17.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) rising or falling?: United States's Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) fell 15.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United States rank globally on Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)?: In 2023, United States ranked #129 out of 194 countries reporting Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births).
How does United States'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 States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
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.