Maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Maternal mortality ratio was 112.15 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 112.15 for maternal mortality ratio in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 609.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 112.15, in 2023.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 14th out of 24 regions 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 609.1 | — |
| 2001 | 573.6 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 550.39 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 524.25 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 492.45 | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 458.35 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 431.75 | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 401.93 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 374.43 | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 336.4 | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 304.58 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 267.32 | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 240.82 | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 215.4 | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 192.81 | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 179.65 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 164.84 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 153.65 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 144.79 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 136.54 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 132.01 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 138.85 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 119.93 | -13.6% |
| 2023 | 112.15 | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 475.27 | 336.4 | 609.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 200.04 | 136.54 | 304.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.74 | 112.15 | 138.85 | 4 |
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More health data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Neonatal mortality rate 13.12 (2024)
- Under-five mortality rate, by sex 29.35 (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 27.16 (2024)
- Tuberculosis incidence 127 (2024)
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic 42.21 (2024)
- Universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index, 2025 64 (2023)
- Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex 0.1615 (2024)
- Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel 79.8% (2023)
- Adolescent birth rate 2.57 (2016)
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk 0.1331 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 112.15 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 609.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 112.15 in 2023.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 14th out of 24 regions with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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