Lesotho - Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate)

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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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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