Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Philippines
Philippines: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 206 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Philippines, 1992–2012
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.
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 47 | — |
| 1993 | 70 | +48.9% |
| 1994 | 172 | +145.7% |
| 1995 | 68 | -60.5% |
| 1996 | 70 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 68 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 70 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 57 | -18.6% |
| 2000 | 73 | +28.1% |
| 2001 | 76 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 71 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 221 | +211.3% |
| 2009 | 68 | -69.2% |
| 2010 | 73 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 62 | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 206 | +232.3% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 206 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.65, 6.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 206 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 23, 9.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +232.3% | 62 | 206 |
| 2008 | +211.3% | 71 | 221 |
| 1994 | +145.7% | 70 | 172 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.75 | 47 | 172 | 8 |
| 2000s | 91.75 | 68 | 221 | 8 |
| 2010s | 113.67 | 62 | 206 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More gender data for Philippines
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 28,934 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.61 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 92,475 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 92,475 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.52 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 871,613 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 935,850 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 864,989 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 929,411 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 858,439 (2025)
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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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.