Burkina Faso vs Rwanda: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Burkina Faso
264
in 2020
Rwanda
259
in 2020
Burkina Faso rank
32nd
Rwanda rank
35th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Rwanda
2004006008001.0k200020102020

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 264 against 259 in Rwanda, a difference of 5.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Rwanda ahead.

Burkina Faso ranks 32nd and Rwanda ranks 35th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Rwanda Difference Ahead
2000s 436.31 634.6 198.29 Rwanda
2010s 308.72 315.34 6.63 Rwanda
2020s 264 259 5 Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Burkina Faso or Rwanda?
Burkina Faso, at 264 against 259 in Rwanda as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Burkina Faso and Rwanda?
5, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Rwanda?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Burkina Faso and Rwanda rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Burkina Faso ranks 32nd and Rwanda ranks 35th 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
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