South Sudan vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Maternal mortality ratio
South Sudan
691.82
in 2023
Western Pacific (WHO region)
35.42
in 2023
South Sudan rank
3rd
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
6th
Maternal mortality ratio over time
- South Sudan
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 691.82 against 35.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 656.4.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 19.5 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 39 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 3rd and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 6th of 194 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,250 | 127.71 | 5,122 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 4,896 | 93.47 | 4,803 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 1,180 | 61.54 | 1,118 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 1,067 | 41.35 | 1,026 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 718.45 | 39.58 | 678.87 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maternal mortality ratio, South Sudan or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- South Sudan, at 691.82 against 35.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in maternal mortality ratio between South Sudan and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 656.4, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for maternal mortality ratio?
- South Sudan ranks 3rd 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.