Maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan
Bhutan: Maternal mortality ratio was 46.65 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 46.65 for maternal mortality ratio in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and down 41.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan peaked at 968.64 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 46.65, in 2023.
Bhutan ranks 97th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 968.64 | — |
| 1986 | 910.55 | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 856.89 | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 798 | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 747.5 | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 703.9 | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 670.57 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 656.48 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 577.75 | -12.0% |
| 1994 | 543.62 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 498.16 | -8.4% |
| 1996 | 450.21 | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 415.47 | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 378.21 | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 346.09 | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 323.72 | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 285.59 | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 256.56 | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 229.25 | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 207.18 | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 186.46 | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 166.67 | -10.6% |
| 2007 | 148.96 | -10.6% |
| 2008 | 132.65 | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 121.23 | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 106.55 | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 95.77 | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 85.99 | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 79.2 | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 73.38 | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 68.35 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 63.31 | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 58.41 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 55.23 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 52.34 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 51.35 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 49.92 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 48.57 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 46.65 | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 856.32 | 747.5 | 968.64 | 5 |
| 1990s | 524.05 | 346.09 | 703.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 205.83 | 121.23 | 323.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.85 | 52.34 | 106.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.12 | 46.65 | 51.35 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Bhutan was 46.65 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 968.64 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.65 in 2023.
- How does Bhutan rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Bhutan ranks 97th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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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