Brazil - Maternal mortality ratio

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

Brazil maternal mortality ratio was at level of 72 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, up from 61 deaths per 100,000 live births previous year, this is a change of 18.03%.

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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.