Belize vs South Africa: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Belize
130
in 2020
South Africa
127
in 2020
Belize rank
57th
South Africa rank
58th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Belize
  • South Africa
50100150200250200020102020

How they compare

Belize currently reports 130 against 127 in South Africa, a difference of 3.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

Belize ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 58th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Belize averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belize South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 68.25 205.95 137.7 South Africa
2010s 50.93 151.46 100.53 South Africa
2020s 130 127 3 Belize

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Belize or South Africa?
Belize, at 130 against 127 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Belize and South Africa?
3, with Belize ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Belize and South Africa rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Belize ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 58th of 184 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
184 places, 3,864 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed