Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Uganda

Uganda: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 336 in 2016. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2016)
336
World rank
7th
of 146 countries
All-time high
585
in 2000
All-time low
336
in 2016
Years of data
5
1995–2016

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Uganda, 1995–2016

02004006001995200520161995: 5532000: 5852006: 3922011: 5512016: 336

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2016, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Uganda stood at 336. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Uganda peaked at 585 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 336, in 2016.

That places Uganda 7th out of 146 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 553 553 553 1
2000s 488.5 392 585 2
2010s 443.5 336 551 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 4 British Virgin Islands 415 compare
  2. 5 Cameroon 406 compare
  3. 6 Benin 391 compare
  4. 8 Bhutan 325 compare
  5. 8 Mali 325 compare
  6. 10 Suriname 288.37 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Uganda?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Uganda was 336 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 585 in 2000.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 336 in 2016.
How does Uganda rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Uganda ranks 7th out of 146 countries with data for 2016.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Uganda 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.