3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Kuwait
Kuwait: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 7 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
7
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
152nd
of 184 countries
All-time high
10.16
in 2002
All-time low
6.07
in 2016
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 7 for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in 2020.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait peaked at 10.16 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 6.07, in 2016.
That places Kuwait 152nd out of 184 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.89 | — |
| 2001 | 10.07 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 10.16 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 9.75 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 9.8 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 9.71 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 9.85 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 9.38 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 9.82 | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 9.94 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 9.18 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 8.27 | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 7.1 | -14.1% |
| 2013 | 6.6 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 6.85 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 6.79 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 6.07 | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 6.28 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 6.78 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 7.34 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 7 | -4.6% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8, 88% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 7 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22, 32% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.84 | 9.38 | 10.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.13 | 6.07 | 9.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 152 Bulgaria 7 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 107 (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % 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 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait was 7 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 10.16 in 2002.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.07 in 2016.
- How does Kuwait rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Kuwait ranks 152nd out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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