Maternal mortality ratio in Philippines
Philippines: Maternal mortality ratio was 83.75 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Maternal mortality ratio in Philippines, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Philippines is 83.75, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Philippines peaked at 204.49 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 83.75, in 2023.
That places Philippines 70th 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 204.49 | — |
| 1986 | 199.02 | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 191.21 | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 183.75 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 176.83 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 173.37 | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 171.58 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 159.7 | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 154.84 | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 150.91 | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 147.2 | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 141 | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 137.54 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 134.74 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 130.22 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 126.76 | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 131.62 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 126.3 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 126.9 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 121.52 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 117.75 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 128.61 | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 123.32 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 122.63 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 122.11 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 117.43 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 115.27 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 110.43 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 109.73 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 105.57 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 103.52 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 97.96 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 85.87 | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 92.42 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 91.94 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 88.46 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 152.68 | +72.6% |
| 2022 | 92.3 | -39.5% |
| 2023 | 83.75 | -9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 191.06 | 176.83 | 204.49 | 5 |
| 1990s | 150.11 | 130.22 | 173.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 124.75 | 117.75 | 131.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.01 | 85.87 | 117.43 | 10 |
| 2020s | 104.3 | 83.75 | 152.68 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Philippines?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Philippines was 83.75 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 204.49 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.75 in 2023.
- How does Philippines rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Philippines ranks 70th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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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