Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Nepal

Nepal: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 250 in 2017. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2017)
250
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
12th
of 146 countries
All-time high
750
in 1996
All-time low
229
in 2008
Years of data
6
1996–2017

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Nepal, 1996–2017

2004006008001996200620171996: 7502006: 3902008: 2292011: 4612016: 2392017: 250

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Nepal recorded 250 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2017.

The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 35.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Nepal peaked at 750 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 229, in 2008.

Nepal ranks 12th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 750 750 750 1
2000s 309.5 229 390 2
2010s 316.67 239 461 3

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 10 Suriname 288.37 compare
  2. 11 Zambia 252 compare
  3. 13 Rwanda 249 compare
  4. 14 Myanmar 244 compare
  5. 15 Botswana 240 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Nepal?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Nepal was 250 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 750 in 1996.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 229 in 2008.
How does Nepal rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Nepal ranks 12th out of 146 countries with data for 2017.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Nepal 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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