Morocco vs South Africa: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate

Morocco
88
in 2011
South Africa
109.6
in 2022
Morocco rank
37th
South Africa rank
34th

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate over time

  • Morocco
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 109.6 against 88 in Morocco, a difference of 21.6.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Morocco's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Morocco ahead.

Morocco ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 34th of 146 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Morocco averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Morocco South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 222 50.5 171.5 Morocco
2000s 227.5 120.5 107 Morocco
2010s 108.5 120.5 12 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, national estimate, Morocco or South Africa?
South Africa, at 109.6 against 88 in Morocco as of 2022.
What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio, national estimate between Morocco and South Africa?
21.6, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Morocco and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2011.
How do Morocco and South Africa rank globally for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Morocco ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 34th 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.