Malawi vs Zimbabwe: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Malawi
381
in 2020
Zimbabwe
357
in 2020
Malawi rank
24th
Zimbabwe rank
25th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Malawi
  • Zimbabwe
0200400600200020102020

How they compare

Malawi currently reports 381 against 357 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 24.

That makes Malawi's figure about 1.1 times Zimbabwe's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malawi ahead.

Malawi ranks 24th and Zimbabwe ranks 25th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 434.55 554.4 119.85 Zimbabwe
2010s 443.8 457.01 13.22 Zimbabwe
2020s 381 357 24 Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Malawi or Zimbabwe?
Malawi, at 381 against 357 in Zimbabwe as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Malawi and Zimbabwe?
24, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Zimbabwe?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Malawi and Zimbabwe rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Malawi ranks 24th and Zimbabwe ranks 25th 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