3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Eritrea
Eritrea: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 322 in 2020. ▼ Falling
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Eritrea, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Eritrea is 322, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Eritrea peaked at 734.59 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 322, in 2020.
Eritrea ranks 27th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 734.59 | — |
| 2001 | 654.13 | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 642.79 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 619.24 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 575.06 | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 545.98 | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 522.11 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 520.64 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 529.41 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 481.07 | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 479.75 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 454.45 | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 421.95 | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 420.32 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 397.8 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 398.53 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 388.64 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 358.57 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 337.75 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 331.53 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 322 | -2.9% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 322 is below the median for low income countries, which is 440, 73% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 322 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 339.5, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 582.5 | 481.07 | 734.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 398.93 | 331.53 | 479.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 322 | 322 | 322 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More health data for Eritrea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.2 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 425 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0652 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0668 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Eritrea?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Eritrea was 322 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 734.59 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 322 in 2020.
- How does Eritrea rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Eritrea ranks 27th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eritrea 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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