3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Guyana
Guyana: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 112 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
112
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
65th
of 184 countries
All-time high
190.08
in 2000
All-time low
109.76
in 2019
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Guyana, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 112 for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Guyana peaked at 190.08 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 109.76, in 2019.
Guyana ranks 65th of 184 countries on this measure, 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 190.08 | — |
| 2001 | 189.84 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 172.67 | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 180.06 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 171.66 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 171.67 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 177.31 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 168.07 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 149.62 | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 144.58 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 147.87 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 141.96 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 135.96 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 132.62 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 130.94 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 128.34 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 126.75 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 123.33 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 117.71 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 109.76 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 112 | +2.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 112 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8, 14.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 112 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 71, 1.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 171.56 | 144.58 | 190.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 129.52 | 109.76 | 147.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 112 | 112 | 112 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
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- 63 Bangladesh 123 compare
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- 66 Dominican Republic 107 compare
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- 68 India 103 compare
More health data for Guyana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4509 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 62 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.39 % 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 0.0477 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.38 % 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 0.0491 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Guyana?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Guyana was 112 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 190.08 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 109.76 in 2019.
- How does Guyana rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Guyana ranks 65th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana 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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