3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Belize

Belize: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio was 130 in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
130
Change on year
up 51.1%
World rank
57th
of 184 countries
All-time high
130
in 2020
All-time low
28.16
in 2012
Years of data
21
2000–2020

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Belize, 2000–2020

2550751001252000201020202000: 85.92001: 86.12002: 76.12003: 77.62004: 79.52005: 71.92006: 64.42007: 56.32008: 45.62009: 39.12010: 32.72011: 33.42012: 28.22013: 31.52014: 38.52015: 49.22016: 59.32017: 722018: 78.42019: 862020: 130

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Belize is 130, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

That represents a change of up 51.1% on the previous year and up 297.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Belize peaked at 130 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 28.16, in 2012.

That places Belize 57th out of 184 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Belize, year by year

Annual values for 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Belize, 2000 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2000 85.89
2001 86.06 +0.2%
2002 76.06 -11.6%
2003 77.62 +2.1%
2004 79.54 +2.5%
2005 71.89 -9.6%
2006 64.39 -10.4%
2007 56.31 -12.6%
2008 45.58 -19.1%
2009 39.11 -14.2%
2010 32.69 -16.4%
2011 33.43 +2.2%
2012 28.16 -15.8%
2013 31.51 +11.9%
2014 38.46 +22.0%
2015 49.24 +28.0%
2016 59.33 +20.5%
2017 71.97 +21.3%
2018 78.45 +9.0%
2019 86.01 +9.6%
2020 130 +51.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 68.25 39.11 86.06 10
2010s 50.93 28.16 86.01 10
2020s 130 130 130 1

Countries ranked near Belize

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Belize?
3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Belize was 130 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Belize?
The highest recorded value was 130 in 2020.
What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Belize?
The lowest recorded value was 28.16 in 2012.
How does Belize rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Belize ranks 57th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Belize?
Over the last ten years it is up 297.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Belize data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
184 places, 3,864 data points, 2000–2020
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