Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in El Salvador

El Salvador: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 26.8 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
26.8
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
66th
of 146 countries
All-time high
173
in 1997
All-time low
13
in 2011
Years of data
32
1990–2023

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in El Salvador, 1990–2023

0501001501990200620231990: 331991: 451992: 291993: 371995: 331996: 261997: 1731998: 261999: 152000: 212001: 202002: 222003: 192004: 162005: 71.22006: 172007: 56.92008: 51.12009: 64.52010: 83.72011: 132012: 422013: 382014: 52.62015: 42.32016: 27.42017: 31.12018: 28.62020: 45.12021: 62.92022: 34.52023: 26.8

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in El Salvador stood at 26.8.

That represents a change of down 22.3% on the previous year and down 29.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in El Salvador peaked at 173 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 13, in 2011.

El Salvador ranks 66th of 146 countries on this measure, 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
1990s 46.33 15 173 9
2000s 35.87 16 71.2 10
2010s 39.86 13 83.7 9
2020s 42.33 26.8 62.9 4

Countries ranked near El Salvador

  1. 63 Kyrgyz Republic 30 compare
  2. 64 Iraq 29.6 compare
  3. 65 Maldives 27 compare
  4. 67 Thailand 24 compare
  5. 68 Malaysia 23 compare
  6. 69 United States 22.3 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in El Salvador?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in El Salvador was 26.8 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 173 in 1997.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 13 in 2011.
How does El Salvador rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
El Salvador ranks 66th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador 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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