Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate was 7 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
7
Change on year
down 22.2%
World rank
158th
of 194 countries
All-time high
40
in 1985
All-time low
7
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023

Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate in Saudi Arabia, 1985–2023

102030401985200420231985: 401986: 381987: 361988: 341989: 321990: 301991: 291992: 271993: 261994: 251995: 241996: 231997: 231998: 221999: 212000: 202001: 192002: 182003: 162004: 162005: 152006: 142007: 132008: 122009: 112010: 112011: 102012: 92013: 92014: 82015: 82016: 82017: 82018: 82019: 82020: 112021: 122022: 92023: 7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Saudi Arabia is 7, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 40 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2023.

Saudi Arabia ranks 158th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 36 32 40 5
1990s 25 21 30 10
2000s 15.4 11 20 10
2010s 8.7 8 11 10
2020s 9.75 7 12 4

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 158 Albania 7 compare
  2. 158 France 7 compare
  3. 158 New Zealand 7 compare

See the full ranking of 195 places β†’

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All data for Saudi Arabia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Saudi Arabia?
Maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Saudi Arabia was 7 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 40 in 1985.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2023.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 158th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.