3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio was 12 in 2020. ▼ Falling
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Moldova stood at 12. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Moldova peaked at 48.91 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12, in 2020.
Republic of Moldova ranks 138th 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 in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 48.91 | — |
| 2001 | 43.63 | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 40.18 | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 34.17 | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 28.23 | -17.4% |
| 2005 | 30.1 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 26.58 | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 23.43 | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 20.72 | -11.6% |
| 2009 | 18.55 | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 18.13 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 18.07 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 17.52 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 17.23 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 17.86 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 16.7 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 15 | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 14.69 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 14.48 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 12.1 | -16.5% |
| 2020 | 12 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.45 | 18.55 | 48.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.18 | 12.1 | 18.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 136 Russian Federation 14 compare
- 137 Kazakhstan 13 compare
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- 141 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 10 compare
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- 141 Serbia 10 compare
More health data for Republic of Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate 0.0975 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0278 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate -2.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0324 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Moldova?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Republic of Moldova was 12 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 48.91 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 in 2020.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 138th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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