Sao Tome and Principe vs South Africa: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Sao Tome and Principe
146
in 2020
South Africa
127
in 2020
Sao Tome and Principe rank
55th
South Africa rank
58th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • South Africa
050100150200250200020102020

How they compare

Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 146 against 127 in South Africa, a difference of 19.

That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 58th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Sao Tome and Principe averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sao Tome and Principe South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 163.24 205.95 42.71 South Africa
2010s 154.51 151.46 3.05 Sao Tome and Principe
2020s 146 127 19 Sao Tome and Principe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Sao Tome and Principe or South Africa?
Sao Tome and Principe, at 146 against 127 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa?
19, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Sao Tome and Principe and South Africa rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 55th 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