Maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff in Lebanon
Lebanon: Maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff was 20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
124th
of 185 countries
All-time high
77.55 deaths per 100,000 live births
in 1988
All-time low
17.85 deaths per 100,000 live births
in 2018
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff in Lebanon, 1985–2020
Source: UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 live births.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff in Lebanon is 20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff in Lebanon peaked at 77.55 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1988 and was at its lowest, 17.85 deaths per 100,000 live births, in 2018.
That places Lebanon 124th out of 185 countries with data for 2020, 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 vs. births attended by skilled health staff in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 66.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | — |
| 1986 | 66.48 deaths per 100,000 live births | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 74.41 deaths per 100,000 live births | +11.9% |
| 1988 | 77.55 deaths per 100,000 live births | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 53.49 deaths per 100,000 live births | -31.0% |
| 1990 | 56.13 deaths per 100,000 live births | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 42.13 deaths per 100,000 live births | -25.0% |
| 1992 | 43.18 deaths per 100,000 live births | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 42.36 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 39.03 deaths per 100,000 live births | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 39.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 39.31 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 33.57 deaths per 100,000 live births | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 33.95 deaths per 100,000 live births | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 33.02 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 31.92 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 27.48 deaths per 100,000 live births | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 25.06 deaths per 100,000 live births | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 25.09 deaths per 100,000 live births | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 24.6 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 24.62 deaths per 100,000 live births | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 21.08 deaths per 100,000 live births | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 19.89 deaths per 100,000 live births | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 19.41 deaths per 100,000 live births | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 18.74 deaths per 100,000 live births | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 17.99 deaths per 100,000 live births | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 19.75 deaths per 100,000 live births | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 19.54 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 19.82 deaths per 100,000 live births | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 19.52 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 19.42 deaths per 100,000 live births | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 19.19 deaths per 100,000 live births | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 19.44 deaths per 100,000 live births | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 17.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 19.59 deaths per 100,000 live births | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 67.76 deaths per 100,000 live births | 53.49 deaths per 100,000 live births | 77.55 deaths per 100,000 live births | 5 |
| 1990s | 40.25 deaths per 100,000 live births | 33.02 deaths per 100,000 live births | 56.13 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.79 deaths per 100,000 live births | 18.74 deaths per 100,000 live births | 31.92 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.21 deaths per 100,000 live births | 17.85 deaths per 100,000 live births | 19.82 deaths per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births | 20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births | 20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 121 Grenada 21.14 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 122 Malaysia 21.13 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 123 United States of America 21.08 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 125 Palestine, State of 20.43 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 126 Uruguay 18.64 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
- 127 Latvia 18.32 deaths per 100,000 live births compare
More health data for Lebanon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,106 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 185 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 2.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0248 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 3.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0219 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff in Lebanon?
- Maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff in Lebanon was 20.62 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, according to UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 77.55 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1988.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.85 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2018.
- How does Lebanon rank for maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff?
- Lebanon ranks 124th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio vs. births attended by skilled health staff. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The estimated maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.