Benin - Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate)

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

Benin maternal mortality ratio was at level of 523 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, up from 522 deaths per 100,000 live births previous year, this is a change of 0.19%.

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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.