Countries with the Highest Maternal Mortality (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Nigeria leads with maternal mortality (per 100,000) of 993.
Chad ranks #2 at 748.
South Sudan ranks #3 at 692.
Central African Republic ranks #4 at 692.
Liberia ranks #5 at 628.
Top 25 Countries by Maternal Mortality (per 100,000)
| # | Country | Maternal Mortality (per 100,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nigeria | 993 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Chad | 748 | 2023 |
| 3 |  South Sudan | 692 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Central African Republic | 692 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Liberia | 628 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 563 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Afghanistan | 521 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Benin | 518 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Guinea-Bissau | 505 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Guinea | 494 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Lesotho | 478 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Madagascar | 445 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 427 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Burundi | 392 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Mauritania | 381 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Mali | 367 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 359 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Zimbabwe | 358 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Sierra Leone | 354 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Gambia, The | 354 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Niger | 350 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Togo | 349 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Haiti | 328 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Eritrea | 291 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Tanzania | 276 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest maternal mortality (per 100,000) in 2023?
Nigeria has the highest maternal mortality (per 100,000) at 993 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 194 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.