Maternal mortality ratio in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Maternal mortality ratio was 115.11 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Bangladesh, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Bangladesh is 115.11, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 11.8% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Bangladesh peaked at 925.5 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 115.11, in 2023.
That places Bangladesh 63rd 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 in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 925.5 | — |
| 1986 | 890.95 | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 883.95 | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 881.11 | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 876.69 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 870.42 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 889.94 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 826.74 | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 790.55 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 748.82 | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 706.67 | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 663.68 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 625.64 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 589.2 | -5.8% |
| 1999 | 554.5 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 522.65 | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 494.8 | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 465.29 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 435.68 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 406.06 | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 377.53 | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 352.32 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 334.09 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 310.04 | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 292.75 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 274.63 | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 258.33 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 244.18 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 230.41 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 216.71 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 203.54 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 191.03 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 179.04 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 167.93 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 157.21 | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 151.85 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 193.89 | +27.7% |
| 2022 | 130.52 | -32.7% |
| 2023 | 115.11 | -11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 891.64 | 876.69 | 925.5 | 5 |
| 1990s | 726.62 | 554.5 | 889.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 399.12 | 292.75 | 522.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 212.3 | 157.21 | 274.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 147.84 | 115.11 | 193.89 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More health data for Bangladesh
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,153 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,062 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 3.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0064 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 2.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0057 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Bangladesh?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Bangladesh was 115.11 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 925.5 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.11 in 2023.
- How does Bangladesh rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Bangladesh ranks 63rd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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