3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio 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

246810122000201020202000: 12.32001: 11.62002: 10.62003: 10.52004: 9.12005: 8.92006: 8.12007: 7.82008: 6.92009: 7.22010: 6.32011: 5.42012: 4.82013: 4.12014: 4.62015: 4.52016: 3.42017: 3.32018: 2.92019: 3.12020: 3

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 in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in North Macedonia, 2000 to 2020.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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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Indicator
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
184 places, 3,864 data points, 2000–2020
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