Lao People's Democratic Republic vs South Africa: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Lao People's Democratic Republic
126
in 2020
South Africa
127
in 2020
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
60th
South Africa rank
58th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • South Africa
100200300400500600200020102020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 127 against 126 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 1.

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

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 58th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Lao People's Democratic Republic averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lao People's Democratic Republic South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 456.62 205.95 250.68 Lao People's Democratic Republic
2010s 205.89 151.46 54.43 Lao People's Democratic Republic
2020s 126 127 1 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Lao People's Democratic Republic or South Africa?
South Africa, at 127 against 126 in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa?
1, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 58th 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
Last refreshed