3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 5 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
5
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
160th
of 184 countries
All-time high
26.1
in 2000
All-time low
4.92
in 2019
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Turkmenistan, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Turkmenistan is 5, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 43.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Turkmenistan peaked at 26.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.92, in 2019.
That places Turkmenistan 160th 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 (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.1 | — |
| 2001 | 25.01 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 21.69 | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 19.73 | -9.0% |
| 2004 | 17.8 | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 16.77 | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 14.62 | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 12.86 | -12.1% |
| 2008 | 11.1 | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 10.31 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 8.83 | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 7.63 | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 7.33 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 6.65 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 6.17 | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 5.76 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 5.68 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 4.99 | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 5 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 4.92 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 5 | +1.7% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 5 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 57, 9% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7, 71% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.6 | 10.31 | 26.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.29 | 4.92 | 8.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Turkmenistan?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Turkmenistan was 5 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 26.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.92 in 2019.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Turkmenistan ranks 160th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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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