Solomon Islands vs South Africa: Maternal mortality ratio
Solomon Islands
122.59
in 2023
South Africa
117.57
in 2023
Solomon Islands rank
59th
South Africa rank
62nd
Maternal mortality ratio over time
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 122.59 against 117.57 in South Africa, a difference of 5.02.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Solomon Islands ahead.
Solomon Islands ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 194 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Solomon Islands averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 203.29 | 192.19 | 11.1 | Solomon Islands |
| 1990s | 170.57 | 149.37 | 21.2 | Solomon Islands |
| 2000s | 161.92 | 244.29 | 82.37 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 143.48 | 163.6 | 20.13 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 133.08 | 139.06 | 5.99 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, Solomon Islands or South Africa?
- Solomon Islands, at 122.59 against 117.57 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio between Solomon Islands and South Africa?
- 5.02, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and South Africa?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do Solomon Islands and South Africa rank globally for maternal mortality ratio?
- Solomon Islands ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 62nd 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.