Maternal mortality ratio in South-East Asia (WHO region)
South-East Asia (WHO region): Maternal mortality ratio was 96.26 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
96.26
Change on year
down 10.6%
Rank
4th
of 7 groups
All-time high
653.09
in 1985
All-time low
96.26
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Maternal mortality ratio in South-East Asia (WHO region), 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in South-East Asia (WHO region) stood at 96.26. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.6% on the previous year and down 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in South-East Asia (WHO region) peaked at 653.09 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 96.26, in 2023.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio in South-East Asia (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 653.09 | — |
| 1986 | 621.57 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 593.88 | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 571 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 547.25 | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 528.39 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 514.91 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 490.81 | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 471.71 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 456.36 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 441.68 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 425.33 | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 409.12 | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 394.23 | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 381.18 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 365.1 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 350.63 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 331.94 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 314.61 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 300.23 | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 280.21 | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 263.5 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 247.75 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 232.24 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 216.65 | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 202.5 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 188.63 | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 176.44 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 164.87 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 154.29 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 145.79 | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 137.38 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 129.61 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 123.34 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 117.21 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 120.25 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 173.47 | +44.3% |
| 2022 | 107.71 | -37.9% |
| 2023 | 96.26 | -10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 597.36 | 547.25 | 653.09 | 5 |
| 1990s | 451.37 | 381.18 | 528.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 290.28 | 216.65 | 365.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.01 | 117.21 | 202.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 124.42 | 96.26 | 173.47 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South-East Asia (WHO region)
- 1 Nigeria 992.83 compare
- 2 Chad 747.54 compare
- 3 South Sudan 691.82 compare
- 4 Central African Republic 691.74 compare
- 5 Liberia 627.72 compare
- 6 Somalia 562.59 compare
- 7 Afghanistan 520.5 compare
More health data for South-East Asia (WHO region)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 84 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2,449 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 164 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 19,075 (2025)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3,416 (2025)
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate -4.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate -4.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -30.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -67.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Maternal mortality ratio in South-East Asia (WHO region) was 96.26 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 653.09 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.26 in 2023.
- How does South-East Asia (WHO region) rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 4th out of 7 groups with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South-East Asia (WHO region) 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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