Liberia vs Nigeria: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Liberia
652
in 2020
Nigeria
1,047
in 2020
Liberia rank
6th
Nigeria rank
3rd

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Liberia
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 1,047 against 652 in Liberia, a difference of 395.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.6 times Liberia's.

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

Liberia ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 184 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Liberia Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 706.17 1,098 392.17 Nigeria
2010s 665.48 1,115 449.63 Nigeria
2020s 652 1,047 395 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Liberia or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 1,047 against 652 in Liberia as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Liberia and Nigeria?
395, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Nigeria?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Liberia and Nigeria rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Liberia ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 3rd 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