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South Africa Average Maternal Mortality Ratio 1985-2025

180.67 40 data points
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births · World Bank

South Africa's average maternal mortality ratio from 1985 to 2025 was 180.67, based on 40 data points.

All Data (sorted by year)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 138.60 +20.60 53rd
2023 118.00 −11.00 136th
2022 129.00 −62.00 139th
2021 191.00 +73.00 144th
2020 118.00 −1.00 133rd
2019 119.00 −9.00 134th
2018 128.00 −6.00 134th
2017 134.00 −7.00 133rd
2016 141.00 −9.00 134th
2015 150.00 −12.00 135th
2014 162.00 −18.00 134th
2013 180.00 −14.00 136th
2012 194.00 −8.00 138th
2011 202.00 −24.00 138th
2010 226.00 −15.00 140th
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Source: World Bank (SH.STA.MMRT)
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