Maternal Mortality Ratio by Country

This dataset presents the maternal mortality ratio (MMR), defined as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.1 is to reduce maternal mortality to less than 70 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births by 2030. Maternal death refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, from causes related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management. MMR is a critical indicator of health system quality, equity, and access to timely, skilled care. It also reflects broader social and structural determinants of health. Data Source: United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG): https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240108462 This is one of many datasets featured on the Midwives’ Data Hub, a digital platform designed to strengthen midwifery and advocate for better maternal and newborn health services.