3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Samoa

Samoa: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio was 59 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
59
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
93rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
74.52
in 2000
All-time low
57.28
in 2016
Years of data
21
2000–2020

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Samoa, 2000–2020

0204060802000201020202000: 74.52001: 73.42002: 672003: 63.62004: 61.72005: 62.12006: 58.22007: 58.72008: 58.52009: 62.42010: 61.62011: 58.52012: 62.82013: 58.32014: 59.82015: 582016: 57.32017: 58.62018: 58.12019: 66.42020: 59

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Samoa is 59, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Samoa peaked at 74.52 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 57.28, in 2016.

Samoa ranks 93rd 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 Samoa, year by year

Annual values for 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Samoa, 2000 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2000 74.52
2001 73.35 -1.6%
2002 67.01 -8.6%
2003 63.63 -5.0%
2004 61.68 -3.1%
2005 62.08 +0.6%
2006 58.19 -6.3%
2007 58.67 +0.8%
2008 58.52 -0.2%
2009 62.37 +6.6%
2010 61.6 -1.2%
2011 58.51 -5.0%
2012 62.82 +7.4%
2013 58.28 -7.2%
2014 59.79 +2.6%
2015 58 -3.0%
2016 57.28 -1.2%
2017 58.59 +2.3%
2018 58.08 -0.9%
2019 66.35 +14.2%
2020 59 -11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 64 58.19 74.52 10
2010s 59.93 57.28 66.35 10
2020s 59 59 59 1

Countries ranked near Samoa

  1. 90 Ecuador 66 compare
  2. 91 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 62 compare
  3. 92 Bhutan 60 compare
  4. 93 Mexico 59 compare
  5. 95 Maldives 57 compare
  6. 96 Kyrgyzstan 50 compare
  7. 96 Panama 50 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Samoa?
3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Samoa was 59 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 74.52 in 2000.
What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was 57.28 in 2016.
How does Samoa rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Samoa ranks 93rd out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Samoa?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Samoa 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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