Democratic Republic of the Congo - Maternal mortality ratio

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

In 2020, maternal mortality ratio for Democratic Republic of the Congo was 547 deaths per 100,000 live births. Maternal mortality ratio of Democratic Republic of the Congo fell gradually from 661 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2001 to 547 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.