Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in Laos
Laos: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 112 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Laos, 1985–2023
Source: Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Laos is 112, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Laos peaked at 994 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 112, in 2023.
That places Laos 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births) in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 994 | — |
| 1986 | 963 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 930 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 898 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 856 | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 834 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 798 | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 781 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 751 | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 741 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 709 | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 682 | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 660 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 647 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 638 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 609 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 574 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 550 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 524 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 492 | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 458 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 432 | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 402 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 374 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 336 | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 305 | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 267 | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 241 | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 215 | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 193 | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 180 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 165 | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 154 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 145 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 137 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 132 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 139 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 120 | -13.7% |
| 2023 | 112 | -6.7% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 112 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 146, 77% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 112 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 82, 1.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 928.2 | 856 | 994 | 5 |
| 1990s | 724.1 | 638 | 834 | 10 |
| 2000s | 475.1 | 336 | 609 | 10 |
| 2010s | 200.2 | 137 | 305 | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.75 | 112 | 139 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 63 Bangladesh 115 compare
- 65 Samoa 101 compare
- 66 Vanuatu 100 compare
- 67 Mozambique 99 compare
More health data for Laos
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5667 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 317 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 15 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5161 % 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 0.0489 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5055 % 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 0.0511 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Laos?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Laos was 112 in 2023, according to Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 994 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 112 in 2023.
- How does Laos rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Laos ranks 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).