Latin America & Caribbean vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Maternal mortality ratio
Maternal mortality ratio over time
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Tanzania, United Republic of
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 276 against 77 in Latin America & Caribbean, a difference of 199.
That makes Tanzania, United Republic of's figure about 3.6 times Latin America & Caribbean's.
Across all 39 years both countries report, Tanzania, United Republic of has been ahead every year.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 27th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 25th of 47 groups.
Tanzania, United Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & Caribbean | Tanzania, United Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 166.6 | 958.2 | 791.6 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 1990s | 121.3 | 802.7 | 681.4 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2000s | 86.4 | 445.9 | 359.5 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2010s | 75.9 | 412.7 | 336.8 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2020s | 101 | 187.5 | 86.5 | Tanzania, United Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, Latin America & Caribbean or Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 276 against 77 in Latin America & Caribbean as of 2023.
- What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio between Latin America & Caribbean and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 199, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & Caribbean and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do Latin America & Caribbean and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for maternal mortality ratio?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 27th and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 25th of 47 groups.
- 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).