Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Philippines

Philippines: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 206 in 2012. β—† Volatile

Latest (2012)
206
Change on year
up 232.3%
World rank
20th
of 146 countries
All-time high
221
in 2008
All-time low
47
in 1992
Years of data
19
1992–2012

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Philippines, 1992–2012

501001502001992200220121992: 471993: 701994: 1721995: 681996: 701997: 681998: 701999: 572000: 732001: 762002: 762003: 762006: 732007: 712008: 2212009: 682010: 732011: 622012: 206

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2012, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Philippines stood at 206.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 232.3% on the previous year and up 171.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Philippines peaked at 221 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 47, in 1992.

That places Philippines 20th out of 146 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 77.75 47 172 8
2000s 91.75 68 221 8
2010s 113.67 62 206 3

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 17 Bahamas 212.1 compare
  2. 18 Grenada 208.2 compare
  3. 19 Saint Kitts and Nevis 207.9 compare
  4. 21 Burkina Faso 198 compare
  5. 22 Barbados 178.3 compare
  6. 23 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 176 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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All data for Philippines β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Philippines?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Philippines was 206 in 2012, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 221 in 2008.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 47 in 1992.
How does Philippines rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Philippines ranks 20th out of 146 countries with data for 2012.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 171.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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.