South Africa vs Tonga: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

South Africa
127
in 2020
Tonga
126
in 2020
South Africa rank
58th
Tonga rank
60th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • South Africa
  • Tonga
050100150200250200020102020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 127 against 126 in Tonga, a difference of 1.

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

South Africa ranks 58th and Tonga ranks 60th of 184 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Tonga Difference Ahead
2000s 205.95 96.26 109.68 South Africa
2010s 151.46 92.91 58.54 South Africa
2020s 127 126 1 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, South Africa or Tonga?
South Africa, at 127 against 126 in Tonga as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between South Africa and Tonga?
1, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tonga?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do South Africa and Tonga rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
South Africa ranks 58th and Tonga ranks 60th 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