Benin vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Maternal mortality ratio
Benin
518.23
in 2023
Western Pacific (WHO region)
35.42
in 2023
Benin rank
8th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
6th
Maternal mortality ratio over time
- Benin
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Benin currently reports 518.23 against 35.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 482.81.
That makes Benin's figure about 14.6 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 39 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 8th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 6th of 194 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 816.4 | 127.71 | 688.69 | Benin |
| 1990s | 597.88 | 93.47 | 504.42 | Benin |
| 2000s | 534.5 | 61.54 | 472.96 | Benin |
| 2010s | 601.02 | 41.35 | 559.67 | Benin |
| 2020s | 556.65 | 39.58 | 517.07 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, Benin or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Benin, at 518.23 against 35.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio between Benin and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 482.81, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for maternal mortality ratio?
- Benin ranks 8th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 6th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.