Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate in Kenya

Kenya: Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate was 149 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
149
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
50th
of 194 countries
All-time high
1,375
in 1985
All-time low
149
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023

Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate in Kenya, 1985–2023

2505007501.0k1.2k1.5k1985200420231985: 1.4k1986: 1.1k1987: 9601988: 7561989: 6631990: 5861991: 4931992: 4191993: 3631994: 3421995: 3081996: 2751997: 2531998: 2501999: 2172000: 2062001: 1882002: 1822003: 1772004: 1772005: 1782006: 1882007: 1982008: 1972009: 2082010: 2102011: 2092012: 2142013: 2062014: 2032015: 2032016: 1962017: 1862018: 1832019: 1762020: 1842021: 1832022: 1552023: 149

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Kenya stood at 149. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 27.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Kenya peaked at 1,375 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 149, in 2023.

Kenya ranks 50th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 962.6 663 1,375 5
1990s 350.6 217 586 10
2000s 189.9 177 208 10
2010s 198.6 176 214 10
2020s 167.75 149 184 4

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 47 Botswana 155 compare
  2. 47 Marshall Islands, Republic of the 155 compare
  3. 47 Pakistan 155 compare
  4. 51 Bolivia 146 compare
  5. 52 Nepal 142 compare
  6. 53 Indonesia 140 compare

See the full ranking of 195 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Kenya?
Maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Kenya was 149 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 1,375 in 1985.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 149 in 2023.
How does Kenya rank for maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate?
Kenya ranks 50th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
195 places, 7,569 data points, 1985–2023
Last refreshed

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