Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Rwanda

Rwanda: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 249 in 2019. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2019)
249
World rank
13th
of 146 countries
All-time high
994
in 2000
All-time low
249
in 2019
Years of data
5
2000–2019

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Rwanda, 2000–2019

2004006008001.0k2000200920192000: 9942005: 9852010: 7852015: 2972019: 249

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Rwanda is 249, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Rwanda peaked at 994 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 249, in 2019.

That places Rwanda 13th out of 146 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 989.5 985 994 2
2010s 443.67 249 785 3

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 10 Suriname 288.37 compare
  2. 11 Zambia 252 compare
  3. 12 Nepal 250 compare
  4. 14 Myanmar 244 compare
  5. 15 Botswana 240 compare
  6. 16 Sudan 237 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Rwanda?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Rwanda was 249 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 994 in 2000.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 249 in 2019.
How does Rwanda rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Rwanda ranks 13th out of 146 countries with data for 2019.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Rwanda 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.