Rwanda - Maternal mortality ratio

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

In 2020, maternal mortality ratio for Rwanda was 259 deaths per 100,000 live births. Maternal mortality ratio of Rwanda fell gradually from 895 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2001 to 259 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.

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.