The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 in Mozambique
Mozambique: The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 was 127.11 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
127.11
Change on year
down 15.2%
World rank
58th
of 185 countries
All-time high
1,240
in 1985
All-time low
127.11
in 2020
Years of data
36
1985–2020
The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 in Mozambique, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 127.11 for the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.2% on the previous year and down 60.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 in Mozambique peaked at 1,240 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 127.11, in 2020.
Mozambique ranks 58th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,240 | — |
| 1986 | 1,140 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 1,104 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 1,032 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 997.61 | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 927.48 | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 909.49 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 891.42 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 870.22 | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 865.24 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 828.58 | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 750 | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 713.61 | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 638.94 | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 582.8 | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 532.1 | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 500.75 | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 460.74 | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 441.61 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 419.91 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 403.93 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 389.58 | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 378.87 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 374.21 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 355.12 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 321.54 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 296.37 | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 271.31 | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 240.91 | -11.2% |
| 2014 | 241.03 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 225.89 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 193.99 | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 177.31 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 160.26 | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 149.92 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 127.11 | -15.2% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 127.11 is below the median for low income countries, which is 440.23, 29% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 127.11 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 339.15, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,103 | 997.61 | 1,240 | 5 |
| 1990s | 797.78 | 582.8 | 927.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 425.68 | 355.12 | 532.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 227.85 | 149.92 | 321.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.11 | 127.11 | 127.11 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More health data for Mozambique
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.85 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 18,288 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 139 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0823 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0832 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 in Mozambique?
- The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 in Mozambique was 127.11 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1,240 in 1985.
- What is the lowest the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 127.11 in 2020.
- How does Mozambique rank for the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020?
- Mozambique ranks 58th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is the maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020 rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of The maternal mortality ratio in 1985 and 2020. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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