Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate in Zambia

Zambia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, Modeled Estimate was 85 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
85
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
70th
of 194 countries
All-time high
635
in 1988
All-time low
85
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023

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

02004006001985200420231985: 5961986: 6191987: 6301988: 6351989: 6351990: 6251991: 6111992: 5811993: 5321994: 5071995: 4661996: 4331997: 4031998: 3921999: 3782000: 3402001: 3062002: 2742003: 2502004: 2602005: 2642006: 2622007: 3242008: 3942009: 4062010: 3322011: 2912012: 2562013: 2132014: 1742015: 1542016: 1582017: 1412018: 1172019: 1032020: 992021: 1402022: 892023: 85

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Zambia stood at 85. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 60.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Zambia peaked at 635 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 85, in 2023.

Zambia ranks 70th 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 623 596 635 5
1990s 492.8 378 625 10
2000s 308 250 406 10
2010s 193.9 103 332 10
2020s 103.25 85 140 4

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 67 Mozambique, Republic of 99 compare
  2. 68 Guatemala 94 compare
  3. 69 Palau, Republic of 89 compare
  4. 71 Philippines 84 compare
  5. 71 Suriname 84 compare
  6. 73 India 80 compare
  7. 73 Kiribati 80 compare

See the full ranking of 195 places β†’

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All data for Zambia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Zambia?
Maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate in Zambia was 85 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 635 in 1988.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 85 in 2023.
How does Zambia rank for maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate?
Zambia ranks 70th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, modeled estimate rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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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