Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Ecuador

Ecuador: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 35.62 in 2023. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2023)
35.62
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
58th
of 146 countries
All-time high
135
in 1985
All-time low
33.9
in 2022
Years of data
39
1985–2023

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Ecuador, 1985–2023

2550751001251985200420231985: 1351986: 1101987: 1181988: 1091989: 1121990: 1001991: 1021992: 1081993: 1101994: 751995: 47.21996: 54.11997: 45.31998: 42.61999: 58.52000: 65.52001: 52.62002: 42.32003: 39.32004: 36.82005: 412006: 38.82007: 50.72008: 47.72009: 60.32010: 592011: 70.42012: 59.92013: 45.72014: 49.22015: 44.62016: 39.72017: 42.82018: 41.42019: 372020: 57.62021: 43.52022: 33.92023: 35.6

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ecuador stood at 35.62.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ecuador peaked at 135 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 33.9, in 2022.

That places Ecuador 58th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 116.8 109 135 5
1990s 74.27 42.6 110 10
2000s 47.5 36.8 65.5 10
2010s 48.97 37 70.4 10
2020s 42.66 33.9 57.6 4

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 55 Kiribati 39 compare
  2. 56 Cuba 38.7 compare
  3. 57 Mexico 38.21 compare
  4. 59 Argentina 34.3 compare
  5. 60 Sri Lanka 33 compare
  6. 61 Puerto Rico 31.4 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ecuador?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ecuador was 35.62 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 135 in 1985.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 33.9 in 2022.
How does Ecuador rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Ecuador ranks 58th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ecuador 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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