Nigeria vs South Sudan: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Nigeria
1,047
in 2020
South Sudan
1,223
in 2020
Nigeria rank
3rd
South Sudan rank
1st

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Nigeria
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 1,223 against 1,047 in Nigeria, a difference of 176.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Sudan ahead.

Nigeria ranks 3rd and South Sudan ranks 1st of 184 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria South Sudan Difference Ahead
2000s 1,098 1,386 287.75 South Sudan
2010s 1,115 1,178 62.51 South Sudan
2020s 1,047 1,223 176 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Nigeria or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 1,223 against 1,047 in Nigeria as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Nigeria and South Sudan?
176, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Sudan?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Nigeria and South Sudan rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Nigeria ranks 3rd and South Sudan ranks 1st 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