South Africa vs Yemen: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
South Africa
109.6
in 2022
Yemen
137
in 2013
South Africa rank
34th
Yemen rank
31st
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate over time
- South Africa
- Yemen
How they compare
Yemen currently reports 137 against 109.6 in South Africa, a difference of 27.4.
That makes Yemen's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Yemen has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 34th and Yemen ranks 31st of 146 countries.
Yemen has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60 | 588 | 528 | Yemen |
| 2000s | 79.5 | 352 | 272.5 | Yemen |
| 2010s | 82 | 142.5 | 60.5 | Yemen |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, national estimate, South Africa or Yemen?
- Yemen, at 137 against 109.6 in South Africa as of 2013.
- What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio, national estimate between South Africa and Yemen?
- 27.4, with Yemen ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Yemen?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2013.
- How do South Africa and Yemen rank globally for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- South Africa ranks 34th and Yemen ranks 31st 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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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.