Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Belize

Belize: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 78.83 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
78.83
Change on year
up 39.2%
World rank
42nd
of 146 countries
All-time high
225.39
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
34
1986–2023

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Belize, 1986–2023

0501001502002501986200420231986: 621987: 151989: 451990: 451991: 591995: 141996: 01997: 421998: 117.81999: 28.12000: 68.42001: 55.42002: 92.72003: 40.42004: 63.92005: 134.12006: 69.62007: 85.32008: 42.52009: 53.92010: 96.82011: 02012: 70.12013: 13.82014: 54.82015: 107.52016: 84.52017: 134.42018: 115.32019: 137.62020: 57.22021: 225.42022: 56.62023: 78.8

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Belize stood at 78.83.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.2% on the previous year and up 471.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Belize peaked at 225.39 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.

That places Belize 42nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 40.67 15 62 3
1990s 43.71 0 117.84 7
2000s 70.61 40.45 134.1 10
2010s 81.47 0 137.57 10
2020s 104.52 56.64 225.39 4

Countries ranked near Belize

  1. 39 Paraguay 84.6 compare
  2. 40 Guatemala 84 compare
  3. 41 Namibia 81.1 compare
  4. 43 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 77.3 compare
  5. 44 Mauritius 77 compare
  6. 45 Fiji, Republic of 66 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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All data for Belize β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Belize?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Belize was 78.83 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Belize?
The highest recorded value was 225.39 in 2021.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Belize?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
How does Belize rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Belize ranks 42nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Belize?
Over the last ten years it is up 471.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belize 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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Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
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