Maternal mortality ratio

566.0 (deaths per 100,000 live births) in 2020

Lesotho maternal mortality ratio was at level of 566 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, down from 629 deaths per 100,000 live births previous year, this is a change of 10.02%.

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Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence.

Date Value Change, %
2020 566.0 -10.02%
2019 629.0 5.01%
2018 599.0 -6.41%
2017 640.0 -4.19%
2016 668.0 -8.24%
2015 728.0 -7.14%
2014 784.0 -6.00%
2013 834.0 -13.40%
2012 963.0 -7.23%
2011 1,038.0 -0.19%
2010 1,040.0 -5.11%
2009 1,096.0