Maternal mortality ratio in Cambodia
Cambodia: Maternal mortality ratio was 137.39 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Cambodia, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Cambodia is 137.39, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.4% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Cambodia peaked at 873.65 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 137.39, in 2023.
Cambodia ranks 55th 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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 873.65 | — |
| 1986 | 824.07 | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 771.75 | -6.3% |
| 1988 | 742.13 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 702.17 | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 681.44 | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 680.59 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 667.24 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 680.19 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 665.33 | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 641.54 | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 622.14 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 580.46 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 557.33 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 517.26 | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 476.02 | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 437.21 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 398.73 | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 365.54 | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 344 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 322.68 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 302.55 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 290.02 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 271.82 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 251.2 | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 234.12 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 214.25 | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 196.76 | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 181.87 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 171.92 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 165.78 | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 159.18 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 154.68 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 151.19 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 148.85 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 163.98 | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 188.81 | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 158.57 | -16.0% |
| 2023 | 137.39 | -13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 782.76 | 702.17 | 873.65 | 5 |
| 1990s | 629.35 | 517.26 | 681.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 345.98 | 251.2 | 476.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 177.86 | 148.85 | 234.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.19 | 137.39 | 188.81 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More health data for Cambodia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.78 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.572 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,125 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,047 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 0.1823 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1444 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1506 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Cambodia?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Cambodia was 137.39 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 873.65 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 137.39 in 2023.
- How does Cambodia rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Cambodia ranks 55th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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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