Lesotho - Maternal Mortality Ratio
Since 2009, Lesotho Maternal Mortality Ratio decreased by 3.8% year on year. With 1,024 Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Live Births in 2014, the country was ranked number 3 comparing other countries in Maternal Mortality Ratio. Lesotho is overtaken by Afghanistan, which was ranked number 2 at 1,194 Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Live Births and is followed by Guinea-Bissau at 900 Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Live Births. Guatemala witnessed the best average annual growth at +9.7% per year, while Rwanda witnessed the worst performance at -17.7% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,024.00 |
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How does Lesotho rank in Maternal Mortality Ratio?
| # | 18 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Chad
|
1,389 | 2015 | NA | NA | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Afghanistan
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1,194 | 2016 | NA | NA | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Lesotho
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1,024 | 2014 | NA | -3.8 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Guinea-Bissau
|
900 | 2014 | NA | NA | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
850 | 2014 | NA | NA | View data |