Maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini
Eswatini: Maternal mortality ratio was 117.93 per 100,000 live births in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
117.93 per 100,000 live births
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
67th
of 212 countries
All-time high
855.18 per 100,000 live births
in 2009
All-time low
96.24 per 100,000 live births
in 2019
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 100,000 live births.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini stood at 117.93 per 100,000 live births.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and down 76.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini peaked at 855.18 per 100,000 live births in 2009 and was at its lowest, 96.24 per 100,000 live births, in 2019.
That places Eswatini 67th out of 212 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 360.74 per 100,000 live births | — |
| 2001 | 306.58 per 100,000 live births | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 331.27 per 100,000 live births | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 392.18 per 100,000 live births | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 450.92 per 100,000 live births | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 528.83 per 100,000 live births | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 511.28 per 100,000 live births | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 646.81 per 100,000 live births | +26.5% |
| 2008 | 766.13 per 100,000 live births | +18.4% |
| 2009 | 855.18 per 100,000 live births | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 752.11 per 100,000 live births | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 765.07 per 100,000 live births | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 612.69 per 100,000 live births | -19.9% |
| 2013 | 491.41 per 100,000 live births | -19.8% |
| 2014 | 368.85 per 100,000 live births | -24.9% |
| 2015 | 282.95 per 100,000 live births | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 212.87 per 100,000 live births | -24.8% |
| 2017 | 151.42 per 100,000 live births | -28.9% |
| 2018 | 132.61 per 100,000 live births | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 96.24 per 100,000 live births | -27.4% |
| 2020 | 102.26 per 100,000 live births | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 219.34 per 100,000 live births | +114.5% |
| 2022 | 111.51 per 100,000 live births | -49.2% |
| 2023 | 117.93 per 100,000 live births | +5.8% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 117.93 per 100,000 live births is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 142 per 100,000 live births, 83% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 117.93 per 100,000 live births is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 258.23 per 100,000 live births, 46% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 514.99 per 100,000 live births | 306.58 per 100,000 live births | 855.18 per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 386.62 per 100,000 live births | 96.24 per 100,000 live births | 765.07 per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 137.76 per 100,000 live births | 102.26 per 100,000 live births | 219.34 per 100,000 live births | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 64 Dominican Republic 124.47 per 100,000 live births compare
- 65 Solomon Islands 122.59 per 100,000 live births compare
- 66 Yemen 118.4 per 100,000 live births compare
- 68 South Africa 117.57 per 100,000 live births compare
- 69 Bangladesh 115.11 per 100,000 live births compare
- 70 Lao People's Democratic Republic 112.15 per 100,000 live births compare
- 70 Laos 112.15 per 100,000 live births compare
More health data for Eswatini
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.9 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6228 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,406 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 206 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.6874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0553 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5455 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini was 117.93 per 100,000 live births in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 855.18 per 100,000 live births in 2009.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.24 per 100,000 live births in 2019.
- How does Eswatini rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Eswatini ranks 67th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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