Mozambique vs South Africa: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Mozambique
127
in 2020
South Africa
127
in 2020
Mozambique rank
58th
South Africa rank
58th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Mozambique
  • South Africa
100200300400500200020102020

How they compare

Mozambique currently reports 127 against 127 in South Africa, a difference of 0.

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

Mozambique ranks 58th and South Africa ranks 58th of 184 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mozambique South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 425.68 205.95 219.73 Mozambique
2010s 227.85 151.46 76.4 Mozambique
2020s 127 127 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Mozambique or South Africa?
Mozambique, at 127 against 127 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Mozambique and South Africa?
0, with Mozambique ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Mozambique ranks 58th 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