Ethiopia vs Ghana: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Ethiopia
267
in 2020
Ghana
263
in 2020
Ethiopia rank
31st
Ghana rank
33rd

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
2004006008001.0k200020102020

How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 267 against 263 in Ghana, a difference of 4.

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

Ethiopia ranks 31st and Ghana ranks 33rd of 184 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Ghana Difference Ahead
2000s 855.77 405.5 450.28 Ethiopia
2010s 443.6 288.58 155.02 Ethiopia
2020s 267 263 4 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Ethiopia or Ghana?
Ethiopia, at 267 against 263 in Ghana as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Ethiopia and Ghana?
4, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Ghana?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Ethiopia and Ghana rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Ethiopia ranks 31st and Ghana ranks 33rd 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