China - Maternal mortality ratio

16.0 (deaths per 100,000 live births) in 2023

Maternal mortality ratio of China dropped by 11.11% from 18.0 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022 to 16.0 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023. Since the 5.00% jump in 2021, maternal mortality ratio plummeted by 23.81% in 2023.

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What is maternal mortality ratio?

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.

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