Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in South Africa
South Africa: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 109.6 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in South Africa, 1994–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 109.6 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2022.
The figure is down 26.0% on the previous year and up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in South Africa peaked at 702 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 41, in 1994.
That places South Africa 34th out of 146 countries with data for 2022, 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 41 | — |
| 1995 | 47 | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 58 | +23.4% |
| 1997 | 60 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 61 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 67 | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 71 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 82 | +15.5% |
| 2002 | 75 | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 84 | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 106 | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 112 | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 702 | +526.8% |
| 2007 | 152 | -78.3% |
| 2008 | 152 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 157 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 137 | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 104 | -24.1% |
| 2012 | 86 | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 78 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 84 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 78 | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 475 | +509.0% |
| 2017 | 125.89 | -73.5% |
| 2018 | 117.69 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 98.82 | -16.0% |
| 2020 | 126.06 | +27.6% |
| 2021 | 148.1 | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 109.6 | -26.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55.67 | 41 | 67 | 6 |
| 2000s | 169.3 | 71 | 702 | 10 |
| 2010s | 138.44 | 78 | 475 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.92 | 109.6 | 148.1 | 3 |
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More gender data for South Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,151 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6591 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 570,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 589,533 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 570,599 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 589,626 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 569,634 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 588,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 594,743 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 603,304 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in South Africa?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in South Africa was 109.6 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 702 in 2006.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 41 in 1994.
- How does South Africa rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.