3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Lebanon
Lebanon: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 21 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
21
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
119th
of 184 countries
All-time high
31.92
in 2000
All-time low
17.85
in 2018
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Lebanon, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Lebanon stood at 21.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Lebanon peaked at 31.92 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17.85, in 2018.
That places Lebanon 119th 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.92 | — |
| 2001 | 27.48 | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 25.06 | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 25.09 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 24.6 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 24.62 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 21.08 | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 19.89 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 19.41 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 18.74 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 17.99 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 19.75 | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 19.54 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 19.82 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 19.52 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 19.42 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 19.19 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 19.44 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 17.85 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 19.59 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 21 | +7.2% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 21 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 192, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 21 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22, 95% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.79 | 18.74 | 31.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.21 | 17.85 | 19.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21 | 21 | 21 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 116 China 23 compare
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- 119 Antigua and Barbuda 21 compare
- 119 Grenada 21 compare
- 119 Malaysia 21 compare
- 119 United States 21 compare
More health data for Lebanon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 185 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5482 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.209 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0399 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Lebanon?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Lebanon was 21 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 31.92 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.85 in 2018.
- How does Lebanon rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Lebanon ranks 119th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lebanon 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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