Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Malawi

Malawi: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 451 in 2016. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2016)
451
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
3rd
of 146 countries
All-time high
942
in 2000
All-time low
439
in 2015
Years of data
6
1992–2016

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Malawi, 1992–2016

02004006008001.0k1992200420161992: 6732000: 9422004: 8592010: 6132015: 4392016: 451

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2016, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Malawi stood at 451.

That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 47.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Malawi peaked at 942 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 439, in 2015.

That places Malawi 3rd out of 146 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 673 673 673 1
2000s 900.5 859 942 2
2010s 501 439 613 3

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 1 Ethiopia 557 compare
  2. 2 Lesotho 530 compare
  3. 4 British Virgin Islands 415 compare
  4. 5 Cameroon 406 compare
  5. 6 Benin 391 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Malawi?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Malawi was 451 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 942 in 2000.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 439 in 2015.
How does Malawi rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Malawi ranks 3rd out of 146 countries with data for 2016.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is down 47.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Malawi 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.