3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Georgia
Georgia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 28 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
28
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
113th
of 184 countries
All-time high
52.8
in 2000
All-time low
24.99
in 2016
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Georgia, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Georgia recorded 28 for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in 2020.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Georgia peaked at 52.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 24.99, in 2016.
That places Georgia 113th out of 184 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.8 | — |
| 2001 | 45.31 | -14.2% |
| 2002 | 43.79 | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 42.86 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 50.12 | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 45.43 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 44.15 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 44.49 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 42.48 | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 43.22 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 40.97 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 39.09 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 35.87 | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 33.05 | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 29.11 | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 29.7 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 24.99 | -15.9% |
| 2017 | 25.57 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 26.21 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 26.47 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 28 | +5.8% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 28 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 57, 49% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 28 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.47 | 42.48 | 52.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.1 | 24.99 | 40.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28 | 28 | 28 | 1 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 26 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.2207 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0286 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.2812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0305 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Georgia?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Georgia was 28 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 52.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.99 in 2016.
- How does Georgia rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Georgia ranks 113th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Georgia 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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