Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 198 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
198
World rank
21st
of 146 countries
All-time high
570
in 1999
All-time low
198
in 2021
Years of data
5
1999–2021

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Burkina Faso, 1999–2021

2003004005006001999201020211999: 5702006: 3342010: 4522012: 3302021: 198

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Burkina Faso is 198, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Burkina Faso peaked at 570 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 198, in 2021.

Burkina Faso ranks 21st of 146 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Burkina Faso, year by year

Annual values for Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Burkina Faso, 1999 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1999 570
2006 334 -41.4%
2010 452 +35.3%
2012 330 -27.0%
2021 198 -40.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 570 570 570 1
2000s 334 334 334 1
2010s 391 330 452 2
2020s 198 198 198 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Burkina Faso?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Burkina Faso was 198 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 570 in 1999.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 198 in 2021.
How does Burkina Faso rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Burkina Faso ranks 21st out of 146 countries with data for 2021.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Burkina Faso 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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Indicator
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
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