Maternal mortality ratio in China
China: Maternal mortality ratio was 16.25 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
16.25
Change on year
down 11.2%
World rank
130th
of 194 countries
All-time high
125.37
in 1985
All-time low
16.25
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Maternal mortality ratio in China, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in China stood at 16.25. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 45.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in China peaked at 125.37 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 16.25, in 2023.
China ranks 130th 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 125.37 | — |
| 1986 | 119.7 | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 114.25 | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 107.62 | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 103.55 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 101.61 | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 92.13 | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 86.14 | -6.5% |
| 1993 | 80.21 | -6.9% |
| 1994 | 76.27 | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 71.04 | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 66.74 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 63.07 | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 60.14 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 57.59 | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 55.67 | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 52.39 | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 49.77 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 47.05 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 44.65 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 41.97 | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 39.62 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 37.58 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 37.97 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 34.67 | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 33.66 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 32.51 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 31.71 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 29.79 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 28.11 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 26.15 | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 24.78 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 23.68 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 21.96 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 21.08 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 19.82 | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 20.93 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 18.3 | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 16.25 | -11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 114.1 | 103.55 | 125.37 | 5 |
| 1990s | 75.5 | 57.59 | 101.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.13 | 34.67 | 55.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.34 | 21.08 | 33.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.83 | 16.25 | 20.93 | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
- 127 Egypt 16.95 compare
- 128 Bahrain 16.78 compare
- 129 United States of America 16.63 compare
- 131 Palestine, State of 16.11 compare
- 132 Iran, Islamic Republic of 15.84 compare
- 133 Uruguay 15.31 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0985 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 2,029 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 4,642 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -3.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.1541 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 0.2659 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3367 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in China?
- Maternal mortality ratio in China was 16.25 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 125.37 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.25 in 2023.
- How does China rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- China ranks 130th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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