3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan

Bhutan: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio was 60 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
60
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
92nd
of 184 countries
All-time high
304.68
in 2000
All-time low
57.32
in 2018
Years of data
21
2000–2020

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan, 2000–2020

501001502002503002000201020202000: 304.72001: 2572002: 255.72003: 222.12004: 196.52005: 185.82006: 183.12007: 153.12008: 140.72009: 129.42010: 116.62011: 94.32012: 91.52013: 84.22014: 78.32015: 73.72016: 66.42017: 68.42018: 57.32019: 61.62020: 60

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Bhutan recorded 60 for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in 2020.

The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 48.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan peaked at 304.68 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 57.32, in 2018.

That places Bhutan 92nd out of 184 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan, year by year

Annual values for 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Bhutan, 2000 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2000 304.68
2001 257.04 -15.6%
2002 255.71 -0.5%
2003 222.1 -13.1%
2004 196.52 -11.5%
2005 185.8 -5.5%
2006 183.1 -1.5%
2007 153.13 -16.4%
2008 140.67 -8.1%
2009 129.44 -8.0%
2010 116.57 -9.9%
2011 94.31 -19.1%
2012 91.55 -2.9%
2013 84.18 -8.0%
2014 78.32 -7.0%
2015 73.67 -5.9%
2016 66.35 -9.9%
2017 68.4 +3.1%
2018 57.32 -16.2%
2019 61.61 +7.5%
2020 60 -2.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 202.82 129.44 304.68 10
2010s 79.23 57.32 116.57 10
2020s 60 60 60 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan?
3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan was 60 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 304.68 in 2000.
What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 57.32 in 2018.
How does Bhutan rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Bhutan ranks 92nd out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is down 48.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan 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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