Maternal mortality ratio in Peru
Peru: Maternal mortality ratio was 51.45 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Maternal mortality ratio in Peru, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Peru is 51.45, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 36.2% on the previous year and down 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Peru peaked at 201.16 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 51.45, in 2023.
That places Peru 93rd 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 198.3 | — |
| 1986 | 192.63 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 191.62 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 189.71 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 190 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 191.47 | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 201.16 | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 195.33 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 192.14 | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 187.51 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 179.16 | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 165.7 | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 151.83 | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 138.79 | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 124.19 | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 115.34 | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 109.39 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 105.72 | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 104.19 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 106.66 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 103.03 | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 98.85 | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 94.22 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 90.72 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 89.32 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 85.93 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 83.21 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 78.77 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 75.03 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 72.96 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 71.47 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 68.76 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 66.66 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 66.17 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 60.2 | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 75.04 | +24.7% |
| 2021 | 141.46 | +88.5% |
| 2022 | 80.57 | -43.0% |
| 2023 | 51.45 | -36.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 192.45 | 189.71 | 198.3 | 5 |
| 1990s | 172.73 | 124.19 | 201.16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.74 | 89.32 | 115.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.92 | 60.2 | 85.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.13 | 51.45 | 141.46 | 4 |
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More health data for Peru
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,235 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 782 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 3.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.0509 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 3.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Peru?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Peru was 51.45 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 201.16 in 1991.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.45 in 2023.
- How does Peru rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Peru ranks 93rd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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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