Lesotho 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.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2017 was 544.00, a 2.68% decline from 2016.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2016 was 559.00, a 2.61% decline from 2015.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2015 was 574.00, a 0.86% decline from 2014.
- Lesotho maternal mortality rate for 2014 was 579.00, a 0.69% decline from 2013.
| Lesotho Maternal Mortality Rate - Historical Data |
| Year |
Per 100K Live Births |
Annual % Change |
| 2017 |
544.00 |
-2.68% |
| 2016 |
559.00 |
-2.61% |
| 2015 |
574.00 |
-0.86% |
| 2014 |
579.00 |
-0.69% |
| 2013 |
583.00 |
-0.51% |
| 2012 |
586.00 |
0.17% |
| 2011 |
585.00 |
-1.52% |
| 2010 |
594.00 |
-2.14% |
| 2009 |
607.00 |
-2.57% |
| 2008 |
623.00 |
-4.45% |
| 2007 |
652.00 |
-2.40% |
| 2006 |
668.00 |
-1.62% |
| 2005 |
679.00 |
-0.15% |
| 2004 |
680.00 |
1.34% |
| 2003 |
671.00 |
2.76% |
| 2002 |
653.00 |
3.16% |
| 2001 |
633.00 |
3.09% |
| 2000 |
614.00 |
3.09% |
