Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 557 in 2016. ▼ Falling
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Ethiopia, 2000–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ethiopia is 557, measured in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ethiopia peaked at 1,184 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 557, in 2016.
That places Ethiopia 1st out of 146 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 804 | — |
| 2005 | 710 | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 1,184 | +66.8% |
| 2011 | 861 | -27.3% |
| 2016 | 557 | -35.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 557 is above the median for low income countries, which is 249, 2.2× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 557 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 240, 2.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 899.33 | 710 | 1,184 | 3 |
| 2010s | 709 | 557 | 861 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More gender data for Ethiopia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 57,452 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.69 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 95,403 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 95,403 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.76 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.98 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.95 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.04 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.92 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ethiopia?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Ethiopia was 557 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,184 in 2007.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 557 in 2016.
- How does Ethiopia rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Ethiopia ranks 1st out of 146 countries with data for 2016.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.