Mozambique vs Zambia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Mozambique
127
in 2020
Zambia
135
in 2020
Mozambique rank
58th
Zambia rank
56th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Mozambique
  • Zambia
100200300400500200020102020

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 135 against 127 in Mozambique, a difference of 8.

That makes Zambia's figure about 1.1 times Mozambique's.

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

Mozambique ranks 58th and Zambia ranks 56th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mozambique Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 425.68 329.57 96.11 Mozambique
2010s 227.85 183.27 44.58 Mozambique
2020s 127 135 8 Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Mozambique or Zambia?
Zambia, at 135 against 127 in Mozambique as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Mozambique and Zambia?
8, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Zambia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Mozambique and Zambia rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Mozambique ranks 58th and Zambia ranks 56th 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