Ethiopia vs Uganda: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Ethiopia
267
in 2020
Uganda
284
in 2020
Ethiopia rank
31st
Uganda rank
28th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Uganda
2004006008001.0k200020102020

How they compare

Uganda currently reports 284 against 267 in Ethiopia, a difference of 17.

That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.

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

Ethiopia ranks 31st and Uganda ranks 28th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 2 and Uganda in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 855.77 427.34 428.44 Ethiopia
2010s 443.6 322.41 121.19 Ethiopia
2020s 267 284 17 Uganda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Ethiopia or Uganda?
Uganda, at 284 against 267 in Ethiopia as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Ethiopia and Uganda?
17, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Uganda?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Ethiopia and Uganda rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Ethiopia ranks 31st and Uganda ranks 28th 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