Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in St. Lucia

St. Lucia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 52.1 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
52.1
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
50th
of 146 countries
All-time high
223.7
in 2008
All-time low
0
in 1988
Years of data
36
1986–2021

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in St. Lucia, 1986–2021

0501001502001986200320211986: 251987: 251988: 01989: 251990: 511991: 521992: 01993: 271994: 01995: 01996: 291997: 01998: 01999: 332000: 1032001: 362002: 382003: 1582004: 1632005: 842006: 47.12007: 90.72008: 223.72009: 02010: 159.42011: 49.82012: 49.22013: 47.62014: 982015: 96.92016: 02017: 53.62018: 52.62019: 52.52020: 54.62021: 52.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

St. Lucia recorded 52.1 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2021.

That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in St. Lucia peaked at 223.7 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1988.

St. Lucia ranks 50th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 18.75 0 25 4
1990s 19.2 0 52 10
2000s 94.35 0 223.7 10
2010s 65.96 0 159.4 10
2020s 53.35 52.1 54.6 2

Countries ranked near St. Lucia

  1. 47 Panama 59.45 compare
  2. 48 Brazil 57.7 compare
  3. 49 Latvia 57 compare
  4. 51 Mongolia 49 compare
  5. 52 Colombia 48.46 compare
  6. 53 Cabo Verde 47 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in St. Lucia?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in St. Lucia was 52.1 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in St. Lucia?
The highest recorded value was 223.7 in 2008.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in St. Lucia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1988.
How does St. Lucia rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
St. Lucia ranks 50th out of 146 countries with data for 2021.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in St. Lucia?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this St. Lucia 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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