Global Maternal Mortality Overview

  • 240,000 maternal deaths worldwide in 2023
  • Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR): 190.5 per 100,000 live births
  • Decline from 321 (1990) to 190.5 (2023)
  • Deaths reduced from 280,000 (2015) to 240,000 (2023)

Country-wise Burden

  • 5 countries account for 36% of global maternal deaths
    • Nigeria, India, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Cameroon
  • Nigeria: 32,900 deaths (highest)
  • India: 24,700 deaths (second highest)

Regional Distribution

  • Highest burden in:
    • Sub-Saharan Africa
    • South Asia
  • Sub-Saharan Africa:
    • 15 out of top 20 high-burden countries

SDG Target & Progress

  • SDG target: <70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030
  • Current level: ~3 times higher than target
  • 104 countries off track
    • 15 countries: MMR 70-100
    • 16 countries: ....
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