Botswana - Maternal mortality ratio

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

In 2020, maternal mortality ratio for Botswana was 186 deaths per 100,000 live births. Though Botswana maternal mortality ratio fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2001 - 2020 period ending at 186 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020.

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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.