3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 10 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
10
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
141st
of 184 countries
All-time high
11.48
in 2002
All-time low
8.31
in 2012
Years of data
21
2000–2020
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in United Kingdom, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 10 for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in 2020.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in United Kingdom peaked at 11.48 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8.31, in 2012.
That places United Kingdom 141st 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 (deaths per 100,000 live births) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.98 | — |
| 2001 | 11.09 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 11.48 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 11.34 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 11.06 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 11.05 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 10.96 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 10.65 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 10.52 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 10.1 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 9.53 | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 9.05 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 8.31 | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 8.36 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 8.46 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 8.39 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 8.51 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 8.52 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 9.21 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 9.22 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 10 | +8.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 10 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8, 1.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 10 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.92 | 10.1 | 11.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.76 | 8.31 | 9.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0261 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in United Kingdom?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in United Kingdom was 10 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 11.48 in 2002.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.31 in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- United Kingdom ranks 141st out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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