South Africa vs Yemen: Maternal mortality ratio
Maternal mortality ratio over time
- South Africa
- Yemen
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 118 against 118 in Yemen, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Yemen ahead.
South Africa ranks 60th and Yemen ranks 60th of 194 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Yemen in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 192.2 | 403.8 | 211.6 | Yemen |
| 1990s | 149.2 | 301.9 | 152.7 | Yemen |
| 2000s | 244.3 | 190.4 | 53.9 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 163.6 | 136.6 | 27 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 139 | 133.5 | 5.5 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, South Africa or Yemen?
- South Africa, at 118 against 118 in Yemen as of 2023.
- What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio between South Africa and Yemen?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Yemen?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Yemen rank globally for maternal mortality ratio?
- South Africa ranks 60th and Yemen 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).