Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Zambia

Zambia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 252 in 2018. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2018)
252
World rank
11th
of 146 countries
All-time high
553
in 1996
All-time low
252
in 2018
Years of data
6
1996–2018

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Zambia, 1996–2018

02004006001996200720181996: 5532002: 5062007: 4052010: 4222013: 2862018: 252

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2018, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Zambia stood at 252. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 37.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Zambia peaked at 553 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 252, in 2018.

That places Zambia 11th out of 146 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 553 553 553 1
2000s 455.5 405 506 2
2010s 320 252 422 3

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 8 Bhutan 325 compare
  2. 8 Mali 325 compare
  3. 10 Suriname 288.37 compare
  4. 12 Nepal 250 compare
  5. 13 Rwanda 249 compare
  6. 14 Myanmar 244 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Zambia?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Zambia was 252 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 553 in 1996.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 252 in 2018.
How does Zambia rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Zambia ranks 11th out of 146 countries with data for 2018.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Zambia 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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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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