Democratic Republic of Congo vs Lesotho: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)

Democratic Republic of Congo
547
in 2020
Lesotho
566
in 2020
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
11th
Lesotho rank
9th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) over time

  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Lesotho
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How they compare

Lesotho currently reports 566 against 547 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 19.

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

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 11th and Lesotho ranks 9th of 184 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of Congo Lesotho Difference Ahead
2000s 639.44 674.14 34.7 Lesotho
2010s 573.37 792.29 218.92 Lesotho
2020s 547 566 19 Lesotho

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Democratic Republic of Congo or Lesotho?
Lesotho, at 566 against 547 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Democratic Republic of Congo and Lesotho?
19, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Lesotho?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Lesotho rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 11th and Lesotho ranks 9th 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
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