Nigeria Maternal Mortality Rate 2000-2023
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.
- Nigeria maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 917.00, a 0.86% decline from 2016.
- Nigeria maternal mortality rate for 2016 was 925.00, a 0.64% decline from 2015.
- Nigeria maternal mortality rate for 2015 was 931.00, a 1.27% decline from 2014.
- Nigeria maternal mortality rate for 2014 was 943.00, a 0.84% decline from 2013.
| Nigeria Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Per 100K Live Births |
Annual % Change |
| 2017 |
917.00 |
-0.86% |
| 2016 |
925.00 |
-0.64% |
| 2015 |
931.00 |
-1.27% |
| 2014 |
943.00 |
-0.84% |
| 2013 |
951.00 |
-1.25% |
| 2012 |
963.00 |
-0.93% |
| 2011 |
972.00 |
-0.61% |
| 2010 |
978.00 |
-0.91% |
| 2009 |
987.00 |
-0.90% |
| 2008 |
996.00 |
-1.39% |
| 2007 |
1,010.00 |
-2.88% |
| 2006 |
1,040.00 |
-3.70% |
| 2005 |
1,080.00 |
-4.42% |
| 2004 |
1,130.00 |
-3.42% |
| 2003 |
1,170.00 |
-0.85% |
| 2002 |
1,180.00 |
-1.67% |
| 2001 |
1,200.00 |
0.00% |
| 2000 |
1,200.00 |
0.00% |
