India - Maternal mortality ratio

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

In 2020, maternal mortality ratio for India was 103 deaths per 100,000 live births. Between 2001 and 2020, maternal mortality ratio of India was declining at a moderating rate to shrink from 371 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2001 to 103 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.