Maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Maternal mortality ratio was 112.15 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 112.15. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 993.53 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 112.15, in 2023.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 64th 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 993.53 | — |
| 1986 | 962.96 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 930.44 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 897.97 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 855.84 | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 833.53 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 798.09 | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 780.86 | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 751.43 | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 741.4 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 708.91 | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 682.35 | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 660.25 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 646.64 | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 637.8 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 609.1 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 573.6 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 550.39 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 524.25 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 492.45 | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 458.35 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 431.75 | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 401.93 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 374.43 | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 336.4 | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 304.58 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 267.32 | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 240.82 | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 215.4 | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 192.81 | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 179.65 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 164.84 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 153.65 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 144.79 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 136.54 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 132.01 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 138.85 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 119.93 | -13.6% |
| 2023 | 112.15 | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 928.15 | 855.84 | 993.53 | 5 |
| 1990s | 724.13 | 637.8 | 833.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 475.27 | 336.4 | 609.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 200.04 | 136.54 | 304.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.74 | 112.15 | 138.85 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 112.15 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 993.53 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 112.15 in 2023.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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