Pakistan vs Zambia: The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020
Pakistan
154.16
in 2020
Zambia
134.66
in 2020
Pakistan rank
54th
Zambia rank
56th
The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 over time
- Pakistan
- Zambia
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 154.16 against 134.66 in Zambia, a difference of 19.5.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Zambia ahead.
Pakistan ranks 54th and Zambia ranks 56th of 185 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 392.03 | 571.69 | 179.67 | Zambia |
| 1990s | 426.56 | 542.2 | 115.64 | Zambia |
| 2000s | 310.93 | 329.57 | 18.64 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 198.79 | 183.27 | 15.52 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 154.16 | 134.66 | 19.5 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020, Pakistan or Zambia?
- Pakistan, at 154.16 against 134.66 in Zambia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 between Pakistan and Zambia?
- 19.5, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Zambia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
- How do Pakistan and Zambia rank globally for the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020?
- Pakistan ranks 54th and Zambia ranks 56th of 185 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.