World Bank · Health

Malawi: Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

225per 100,000 live births · 2023-45.1% since 2013

Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs). Reported as: modeled estimate. Annual figures for Malawi from 1985 to 2023.