China vs United States: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
China
23
in 2020
United States
21
in 2020
China rank
116th
United States rank
119th
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) over time
- China
- United States
How they compare
China currently reports 23 against 21 in United States, a difference of 2.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times United States's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 116th and United States ranks 119th of 184 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.9 | 13.26 | 32.64 | China |
| 2010s | 25.99 | 17.26 | 8.73 | China |
| 2020s | 23 | 21 | 2 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, China or United States?
- China, at 23 against 21 in United States as of 2020.
- What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between China and United States?
- 2, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do China and United States rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- China ranks 116th and United States ranks 119th 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.