Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Bahamas
Bahamas: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 212.1 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Bahamas, 1995–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bahamas stood at 212.1.
The figure is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 242.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bahamas peaked at 248.8 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
That places Bahamas 17th out of 146 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 64 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 17 | — |
| 1999 | 19 | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 38 | +100.0% |
| 2001 | 187 | +392.1% |
| 2003 | 40 | -78.6% |
| 2004 | 39 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 90 | +130.8% |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 68 | — |
| 2008 | 55 | -19.1% |
| 2009 | 131 | +138.2% |
| 2010 | 99 | -24.4% |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 62 | — |
| 2013 | 68 | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 64 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 65.8 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 22.9 | -65.2% |
| 2017 | 114.9 | +401.7% |
| 2018 | 23.3 | -79.7% |
| 2019 | 118.5 | +408.6% |
| 2020 | 92.7 | -21.8% |
| 2021 | 248.8 | +168.4% |
| 2022 | 212.1 | -14.8% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 212.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4, 53.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 212.1 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 57.7, 3.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 | 0 | 64 | 5 |
| 2000s | 72 | 0 | 187 | 9 |
| 2010s | 63.84 | 0 | 118.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 184.53 | 92.7 | 248.8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
More gender data for Bahamas
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 66.27 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.06 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 344 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 344 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.5945 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,126 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2,179 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,142 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2,194 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,150 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bahamas?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Bahamas was 212.1 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 248.8 in 2021.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Bahamas rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Bahamas ranks 17th out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 242.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.