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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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