Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Burkina Faso
264
in 2020
Ethiopia
267
in 2020
Burkina Faso rank
32nd
Ethiopia rank
31st

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Ethiopia
2004006008001.0k200020102020

How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 267 against 264 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 3.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 32nd and Ethiopia ranks 31st of 184 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2000s 436.31 855.77 419.47 Ethiopia
2010s 308.72 443.6 134.89 Ethiopia
2020s 264 267 3 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Burkina Faso or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, at 267 against 264 in Burkina Faso as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia?
3, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Ethiopia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Burkina Faso and Ethiopia rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Burkina Faso ranks 32nd and Ethiopia ranks 31st 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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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