Bangladesh vs South Africa: Maternal mortality ratio
Maternal mortality ratio over time
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 118 against 115 in Bangladesh, a difference of 3.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 39 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Bangladesh ahead.
Bangladesh ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 60th of 194 countries.
Bangladesh has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 891.8 | 192.2 | 699.6 | Bangladesh |
| 1990s | 726.7 | 149.2 | 577.5 | Bangladesh |
| 2000s | 399.2 | 244.3 | 154.9 | Bangladesh |
| 2010s | 212.3 | 163.6 | 48.7 | Bangladesh |
| 2020s | 148 | 139 | 9 | Bangladesh |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, Bangladesh or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 118 against 115 in Bangladesh as of 2023.
- What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio between Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 3, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do Bangladesh and South Africa rank globally for maternal mortality ratio?
- Bangladesh ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 60th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, 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
Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).