Maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini
Eswatini: Maternal mortality ratio was 117.93 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
117.93
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
61st
of 194 countries
All-time high
855.18
in 2009
All-time low
96.24
in 2019
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini is 117.93, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 76.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini peaked at 855.18 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 96.24, in 2019.
That places Eswatini 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 579.65 | — |
| 1986 | 547.51 | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 520.95 | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 493.52 | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 504.9 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 520.31 | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 544.78 | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 579.62 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 609.41 | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 645.14 | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 611.92 | -5.1% |
| 1996 | 604.13 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 549.9 | -9.0% |
| 1998 | 474.64 | -13.7% |
| 1999 | 408.99 | -13.8% |
| 2000 | 360.74 | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 306.58 | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 331.27 | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 392.18 | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 450.92 | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 528.83 | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 511.28 | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 646.81 | +26.5% |
| 2008 | 766.13 | +18.4% |
| 2009 | 855.18 | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 752.11 | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 765.07 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 612.69 | -19.9% |
| 2013 | 491.41 | -19.8% |
| 2014 | 368.85 | -24.9% |
| 2015 | 282.95 | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 212.87 | -24.8% |
| 2017 | 151.42 | -28.9% |
| 2018 | 132.61 | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 96.24 | -27.4% |
| 2020 | 102.26 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 219.34 | +114.5% |
| 2022 | 111.51 | -49.2% |
| 2023 | 117.93 | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 529.31 | 493.52 | 579.65 | 5 |
| 1990s | 554.88 | 408.99 | 645.14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 514.99 | 306.58 | 855.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 386.62 | 96.24 | 765.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 137.76 | 102.26 | 219.34 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 58 Dominican Republic 124.47 compare
- 59 Solomon Islands 122.59 compare
- 60 Yemen 118.4 compare
- 62 South Africa 117.57 compare
- 63 Bangladesh 115.11 compare
- 64 Lao People's Democratic Republic 112.15 compare
More health data for Eswatini
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.9 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6228 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,406 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 206 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.0055 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.33 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3186 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini was 117.93 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 855.18 in 2009.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.24 in 2019.
- How does Eswatini rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Eswatini ranks 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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