Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Mauritius

Mauritius: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 77 in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
77
Change on year
up 67.4%
World rank
44th
of 146 countries
All-time high
110
in 1986
All-time low
5
in 2002
Years of data
33
1985–2017

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Mauritius, 1985–2017

02550751001985200120171985: 921986: 1101987: 891988: 411989: 181990: 671991: 671992: 401993: 271994: 681995: 551996: 281997: 481998: 191999: 342000: 152001: 202002: 52003: 212004: 162005: 222006: 172007: 362008: 372009: 642010: 332011: 342012: 642013: 652014: 522015: 452016: 462017: 77

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2017, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Mauritius stood at 77.

The figure is up 67.4% on the previous year and up 113.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Mauritius peaked at 110 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2002.

That places Mauritius 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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
1980s 70 18 110 5
1990s 45.3 19 68 10
2000s 25.3 5 64 10
2010s 52 33 77 8

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 41 Namibia 81.1 compare
  2. 42 Belize 78.83 compare
  3. 43 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 77.3 compare
  4. 45 Fiji 66 compare
  5. 46 Honduras 65 compare
  6. 47 Panama 59.45 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Mauritius?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Mauritius was 77 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 110 in 1986.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2002.
How does Mauritius rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Mauritius ranks 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2017.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 113.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius 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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