Brazil vs Colombia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Brazil
72
in 2020
Colombia
75
in 2020
Brazil rank
83rd
Colombia rank
80th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Brazil
  • Colombia
020406080100200020102020

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 75 against 72 in Brazil, a difference of 3.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 83rd and Colombia ranks 80th of 184 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil Colombia Difference Ahead
2000s 69.91 83.57 13.67 Colombia
2010s 61.03 69.21 8.17 Colombia
2020s 72 75 3 Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Brazil or Colombia?
Colombia, at 75 against 72 in Brazil as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Brazil and Colombia?
3, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Colombia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Brazil and Colombia rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Brazil ranks 83rd and Colombia ranks 80th 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