3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles

Seychelles: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio was 3 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
3
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
174th
of 184 countries
All-time high
44.32
in 2000
All-time low
3
in 2020
Years of data
21
2000–2020

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles, 2000–2020

0102030402000201020202000: 44.32001: 37.82002: 35.42003: 34.22004: 30.72005: 152006: 13.82007: 12.72008: 11.32009: 10.42010: 8.22011: 8.22012: 6.82013: 62014: 5.12015: 4.72016: 5.12017: 4.62018: 3.52019: 3.12020: 3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2020, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles stood at 3. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.

That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 63.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles peaked at 44.32 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2020.

That places Seychelles 174th out of 184 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles, year by year

Annual values for 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Seychelles, 2000 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2000 44.32
2001 37.77 -14.8%
2002 35.44 -6.2%
2003 34.16 -3.6%
2004 30.66 -10.2%
2005 14.96 -51.2%
2006 13.81 -7.7%
2007 12.69 -8.1%
2008 11.3 -11.0%
2009 10.37 -8.2%
2010 8.2 -20.9%
2011 8.21 +0.1%
2012 6.82 -16.9%
2013 5.99 -12.2%
2014 5.06 -15.5%
2015 4.71 -6.9%
2016 5.13 +9.1%
2017 4.63 -9.9%
2018 3.54 -23.5%
2019 3.07 -13.2%
2020 3 -2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.55 10.37 44.32 10
2010s 5.54 3.07 8.21 10
2020s 3 3 3 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles?
3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles was 3 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 44.32 in 2000.
What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2020.
How does Seychelles rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Seychelles ranks 174th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Seychelles 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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