Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate in Nepal

Nepal: Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate was 142 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
142
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
52nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
1,186
in 1985
All-time low
139
in 2022
Years of data
39
1985–2023

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

2505007501.0k1.2k1985200420231985: 1.2k1986: 1.1k1987: 1.1k1988: 1.0k1989: 9731990: 9201991: 8501992: 7681993: 7031994: 6571995: 6251996: 5841997: 5501998: 5221999: 5122000: 4802001: 4432002: 4142003: 3872004: 3642005: 3442006: 3182007: 3092008: 3022009: 2992010: 2972011: 2862012: 2722013: 2582014: 2452015: 2362016: 2142017: 1972018: 1832019: 1702020: 1532021: 1732022: 1392023: 142

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nepal stood at 142.

The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nepal peaked at 1,186 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 139, in 2022.

Nepal ranks 52nd 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 1,086 973 1,186 5
1990s 669.1 512 920 10
2000s 366 299 480 10
2010s 235.8 170 297 10
2020s 151.75 139 173 4

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 50 Kenya 149 compare
  2. 51 Bolivia 146 compare
  3. 53 Indonesia 140 compare
  4. 54 Namibia 139 compare
  5. 55 Cambodia 137 compare

See the full ranking of 195 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nepal?
Maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nepal was 142 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 1,186 in 1985.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 139 in 2022.
How does Nepal rank for maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate?
Nepal ranks 52nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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
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