Maternal mortality ratio in Nepal
Nepal: Maternal mortality ratio was 142 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
142
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
52nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
1,186
in 1985
All-time low
138.71
in 2022
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Maternal mortality ratio in Nepal, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in Nepal stood at 142.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Nepal peaked at 1,186 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 138.71, in 2022.
Nepal ranks 52nd 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,186 | — |
| 1986 | 1,143 | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 1,088 | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 1,038 | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 973.08 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 919.81 | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 849.65 | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 767.6 | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 702.8 | -8.4% |
| 1994 | 656.78 | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 624.82 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 583.52 | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 550.4 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 521.77 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 511.76 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 479.59 | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 443.14 | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 413.9 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 387.43 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 364.48 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 344.41 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 318.04 | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 308.73 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 301.7 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 298.68 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 297.21 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 285.71 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 272.25 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 258.42 | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 244.66 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 235.64 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 213.51 | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 197.16 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 182.91 | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 170.05 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 152.52 | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 172.81 | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 138.71 | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 142 | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,086 | 973.08 | 1,186 | 5 |
| 1990s | 668.89 | 511.76 | 919.81 | 10 |
| 2000s | 366.01 | 298.68 | 479.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 235.75 | 170.05 | 297.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 151.51 | 138.71 | 172.81 | 4 |
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More health data for Nepal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8518 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,326 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 955 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate -0.0917 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3027 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 0.2825 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6532 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Nepal?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Nepal was 142 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,186 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 138.71 in 2022.
- How does Nepal rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Nepal ranks 52nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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