South Africa vs Zambia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio
South Africa
127
in 2020
Zambia
135
in 2020
South Africa rank
58th
Zambia rank
56th
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 135 against 127 in South Africa, a difference of 8.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 58th and Zambia ranks 56th of 184 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 205.95 | 329.57 | 123.62 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 151.46 | 183.27 | 31.81 | Zambia |
| 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, South Africa or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 135 against 127 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between South Africa and Zambia?
- 8, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- South Africa 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.