3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Mexico
Mexico: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 59 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
59
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
93rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
59
in 2020
All-time low
48.89
in 2013
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Mexico, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Mexico stood at 59. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Mexico peaked at 59 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 48.89, in 2013.
Mexico ranks 93rd of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 56.53 | — |
| 2001 | 56.74 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 56.88 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 52.07 | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 52.61 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 53.33 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 54.4 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 55.84 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 56.83 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 51.43 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 51.23 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 50.29 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 49.23 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 48.89 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 49.57 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 52.03 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 49.08 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 52.34 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 55.53 | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 57.97 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 59 | +1.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 59 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 57, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 59 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 71, 83% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.67 | 51.43 | 56.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.61 | 48.89 | 57.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59 | 59 | 59 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More health data for Mexico
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6599 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,760 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9607 % 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 0.0377 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.9678 % 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 0.039 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Mexico?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Mexico was 59 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 59 in 2020.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.89 in 2013.
- How does Mexico rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Mexico ranks 93rd out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mexico 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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