Countries with the Highest Female Mortality Rate (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Lesotho leads with mortality rate, adult female (per 1,000) of 361.6.
Nigeria ranks #2 at 342.6.
Central African Republic ranks #3 at 326.8.
Chad ranks #4 at 309.4.
Nauru ranks #5 at 306.9.
Top 25 Countries by Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lesotho | 361.6 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Nigeria | 342.6 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Central African Republic | 326.8 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Chad | 309.4 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Nauru | 306.9 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Zimbabwe | 278.1 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Kenya | 274.7 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 264.4 | 2023 |
| 9 |  South Sudan | 247.5 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Liberia | 244.8 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Benin | 244.6 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Togo | 239.8 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Guinea | 234.7 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Eswatini | 232.5 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 232.4 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 221.2 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Mali | 220.4 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Burundi | 218.9 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Congo, Rep. | 216.4 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Burkina Faso | 214.1 | 2023 |
| 21 |  South Africa | 212.6 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Madagascar | 207.4 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Tanzania | 202.4 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Equatorial Guinea | 200.9 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Marshall Islands | 197.9 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest mortality rate, adult female (per 1,000) in 2023?
Lesotho has the highest mortality rate, adult female (per 1,000) at 361.6 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 216 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.