3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 3 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
3
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
174th
of 184 countries
All-time high
12.32
in 2000
All-time low
2.88
in 2018
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in North Macedonia, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in North Macedonia stood at 3.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in North Macedonia peaked at 12.32 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.88, in 2018.
That places North Macedonia 174th 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.32 | — |
| 2001 | 11.55 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 10.59 | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 10.47 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 9.08 | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 8.88 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 8.09 | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 7.78 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 6.91 | -11.2% |
| 2009 | 7.16 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 6.32 | -11.7% |
| 2011 | 5.38 | -14.9% |
| 2012 | 4.82 | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 4.1 | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 4.58 | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 4.52 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 3.44 | -23.9% |
| 2017 | 3.29 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 2.88 | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 3.09 | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 3 | -2.8% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 57, 5% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7, 43% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.28 | 6.91 | 12.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.24 | 2.88 | 6.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.025 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in North Macedonia?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in North Macedonia was 3 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.32 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.88 in 2018.
- How does North Macedonia rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- North Macedonia ranks 174th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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