Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 47 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Cape Verde, 2000–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Cape Verde is 47, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 147.4% on the previous year and up 161.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Cape Verde peaked at 93 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 9, in 2002.
That places Cape Verde 53rd out of 146 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 93 | — |
| 2001 | 43 | -53.8% |
| 2002 | 9 | -79.1% |
| 2003 | 35 | +288.9% |
| 2004 | 44 | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 18 | -59.1% |
| 2006 | 45 | +150.0% |
| 2007 | 18 | -60.0% |
| 2008 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 63 | +250.0% |
| 2010 | 45 | -28.6% |
| 2011 | 45 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 9 | -80.0% |
| 2013 | 36 | +300.0% |
| 2014 | 9 | -75.0% |
| 2015 | 46 | +411.1% |
| 2016 | 19 | -58.7% |
| 2017 | 47 | +147.4% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 47 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.65, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 47 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 240, 20% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.6 | 9 | 93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32 | 9 | 47 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More gender data for Cape Verde
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 110.78 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.29 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 427.83 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 427.83 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.43 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 3,105 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 3,203 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 3,106 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 3,204 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 3,108 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Cape Verde?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Cape Verde was 47 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 93 in 2000.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 in 2002.
- How does Cape Verde rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Cape Verde ranks 53rd out of 146 countries with data for 2017.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.