Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Myanmar

Myanmar: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 244 in 2016. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2016)
244
Change on year
down 31.8%
World rank
14th
of 146 countries
All-time high
358
in 2014
All-time low
244
in 2016
Years of data
5
1999–2016

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Myanmar, 1999–2016

01002003004001999200720161999: 2552004: 315.92005: 3472014: 3582016: 244

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2016, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Myanmar stood at 244. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.8% on the previous year and down 29.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Myanmar peaked at 358 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 244, in 2016.

That places Myanmar 14th out of 146 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 255 255 255 1
2000s 331.43 315.86 347 2
2010s 301 244 358 2

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 11 Zambia 252 compare
  2. 12 Nepal 250 compare
  3. 13 Rwanda 249 compare
  4. 15 Botswana 240 compare
  5. 16 Sudan 237 compare
  6. 17 Bahamas 212.1 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Myanmar?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Myanmar was 244 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 358 in 2014.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 244 in 2016.
How does Myanmar rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Myanmar ranks 14th out of 146 countries with data for 2016.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Myanmar 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.