Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate was 60 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
60
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
87th
of 194 countries
All-time high
319
in 1985
All-time low
60
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023

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

1002003001985200420231985: 3191986: 3131987: 3161988: 3011989: 2861990: 2811991: 2731992: 2721993: 2651994: 2561995: 2511996: 2441997: 2361998: 2391999: 2282000: 2132001: 1942002: 1702003: 1542004: 1402005: 1242006: 1132007: 1062008: 1012009: 992010: 962011: 932012: 882013: 862014: 832015: 812016: 772017: 722018: 672019: 692020: 872021: 1242022: 612023: 60

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nicaragua is 60, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 30.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nicaragua peaked at 319 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 60, in 2023.

Nicaragua ranks 87th 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 307 286 319 5
1990s 254.5 228 281 10
2000s 141.4 99 213 10
2010s 81.2 67 96 10
2020s 83 60 124 4

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 84 Iraq 66 compare
  2. 84 Mauritius 66 compare
  3. 86 Algeria 62 compare
  4. 88 Colombia 59 compare
  5. 88 Libya 59 compare
  6. 90 Paraguay 58 compare

See the full ranking of 195 places β†’

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All data for Nicaragua β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nicaragua?
Maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Nicaragua was 60 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 319 in 1985.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 60 in 2023.
How does Nicaragua rank for maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate?
Nicaragua ranks 87th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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