Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births) in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 415 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in British Virgin Islands, 2000–2023
Source: Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), World Health Organization (WHO), note: The country data compiled, adjusted and used in the estimation model by the Maternal Mortality Estimati.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in British Virgin Islands stood at 415. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in British Virgin Islands peaked at 415 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places British Virgin Islands 1st out of 58 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births) in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 415 | — |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 415 is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.65, 30.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 415 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 57.7, 7.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020s | 138.33 | 0 | 415 | 3 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 256 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 209 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 274 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 245 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 265 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female 2,197 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total 4,016 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in British Virgin Islands?
- Maternal mortality ratio in British Virgin Islands was 415 in 2023, according to Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), World Health Organization (WHO), note: The country data compiled, adjusted and used in the estimation model by the Maternal Mortality Estimati.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 415 in 2023.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 1st out of 58 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), World Health Organization (WHO), note: The country data compiled, adjusted and used in the estimation model by the Maternal Mortality Estimati, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (national 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.