3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio was 9 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
9
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
144th
of 184 countries
All-time high
21.76
in 2000
All-time low
8.34
in 2016
Years of data
21
2000–2020

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2020

051015202000201020202000: 21.82001: 18.62002: 17.62003: 13.22004: 13.12005: 13.42006: 11.92007: 11.12008: 10.12009: 9.52010: 9.22011: 9.52012: 8.62013: 8.82014: 9.12015: 9.42016: 8.32017: 8.62018: 92019: 9.42020: 9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 9 for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in 2020.

That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates peaked at 21.76 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.34, in 2016.

United Arab Emirates ranks 144th of 184 countries on this measure, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in United Arab Emirates, 2000 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2000 21.76
2001 18.6 -14.5%
2002 17.55 -5.6%
2003 13.25 -24.5%
2004 13.14 -0.8%
2005 13.38 +1.8%
2006 11.95 -10.7%
2007 11.05 -7.5%
2008 10.09 -8.7%
2009 9.46 -6.2%
2010 9.16 -3.2%
2011 9.51 +3.8%
2012 8.6 -9.5%
2013 8.8 +2.3%
2014 9.05 +2.9%
2015 9.39 +3.7%
2016 8.34 -11.2%
2017 8.59 +3.0%
2018 9.05 +5.3%
2019 9.43 +4.3%
2020 9 -4.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.02 9.46 21.76 10
2010s 8.99 8.34 9.51 10
2020s 9 9 9 1

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

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  5. 146 Albania 8 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates?
3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates was 9 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 21.76 in 2000.
What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 8.34 in 2016.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
United Arab Emirates ranks 144th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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