Mexico vs Sri Lanka: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate

Mexico
38.21
in 2022
Sri Lanka
33
in 2022
Mexico rank
57th
Sri Lanka rank
60th

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate over time

  • Mexico
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 38.21 against 33 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 5.21.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Mexico ahead.

Mexico ranks 57th and Sri Lanka ranks 60th of 146 countries.

Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
1980s 70 47.5 22.5 Mexico
1990s 77.43 58.96 18.47 Mexico
2000s 54.75 43.13 11.62 Mexico
2010s 38.32 33.35 4.97 Mexico
2020s 50.88 36.75 14.13 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, national estimate, Mexico or Sri Lanka?
Mexico, at 38.21 against 33 in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio, national estimate between Mexico and Sri Lanka?
5.21, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Sri Lanka?
30 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2022.
How do Mexico and Sri Lanka rank globally for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Mexico ranks 57th and Sri Lanka ranks 60th of 146 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.