Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Suriname

Suriname: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 288.37 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
288.37
Change on year
up 261.3%
World rank
10th
of 146 countries
All-time high
474
in 1994
All-time low
9
in 1990
Years of data
30
1985–2021

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Suriname, 1985–2021

01002003004005001985200320211985: 551986: 631987: 181988: 541989: 271990: 91994: 4741997: 361998: 621999: 362000: 802001: 902002: 1172003: 722004: 632005: 115.52006: 107.42007: 184.32008: 832009: 1232011: 82.52012: 1292013: 129.82014: 153.72015: 70.32016: 111.42017: 109.72019: 89.12020: 79.82021: 288.4

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Suriname recorded 288.37 for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in 2021.

That represents a change of up 261.3% on the previous year and up 249.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Suriname peaked at 474 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1990.

Suriname ranks 10th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 43.4 18 63 5
1990s 123.4 9 474 5
2000s 103.52 63 184.3 10
2010s 109.44 70.3 153.7 8
2020s 184.09 79.82 288.37 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Suriname?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Suriname was 288.37 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Suriname?
The highest recorded value was 474 in 1994.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Suriname?
The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1990.
How does Suriname rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Suriname ranks 10th out of 146 countries with data for 2021.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Suriname?
Over the last ten years it is up 249.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Suriname 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
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Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
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