Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Kuwait

Kuwait: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 2 in 2012. β—† Volatile

Latest (2012)
2
Change on year
down 80.0%
World rank
120th
of 146 countries
All-time high
17
in 1997
All-time low
0
in 2007
Years of data
23
1985–2012

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Kuwait, 1985–2012

0510151985199820121985: 41986: 51987: 21993: 31994: 31995: 31996: 71997: 171998: 71999: 72000: 52001: 22002: 72003: 22004: 122005: 42006: 22007: 02008: 92009: 122010: 52011: 102012: 2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2012, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Kuwait stood at 2.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 80.0% on the previous year and down 71.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Kuwait peaked at 17 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.

Kuwait ranks 120th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3.67 2 5 3
1990s 6.71 3 17 7
2000s 5.5 0 12 10
2010s 5.67 2 10 3

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 119 Switzerland 2.5 compare
  2. 120 United Arab Emirates 2 compare
  3. 120 Israel 2 compare
  4. 120 Poland 2 compare
  5. 120 Syrian Arab Republic 2 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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All data for Kuwait β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Kuwait?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Kuwait was 2 in 2012, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 17 in 1997.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
How does Kuwait rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Kuwait ranks 120th out of 146 countries with data for 2012.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait 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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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.