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India, measured — every morning · est. 2026

Maternal mortality

Women who die from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. India's rate has fallen by more than three-quarters since 2000 — one of the clearest wins in public health anywhere.

Position from worst
80
2023
Published by
World Bank
annual

Maternal mortality over time

02004006008001985199119972003200920152021202380
1985–2023 · 39 observations · lower is better · per 100,000 live births
View as table
PeriodMaternal mortality
202380
202290
2021155
2020101
2019101
2018107
2017113
2016121
2015129
2014137
2013148
2012160
2011173
2010188
2009205
2008223
2007240
2006258
2005277
2004296
2003313
2002330
2001349
2000362
1999378
1998393
1997407
1996422
1995437
1994451
1993467
1992482
1991498
1990516
1989538
1988562
1987592
1986624
1985658

Compared with

Japan
3
Germany
4
China
16
United States
17
Sri Lanka
18
Vietnam
48
Brazil
67
India
80
Bangladesh
115
South Africa
118
Indonesia
140
Nepal
142
Pakistan
155
Latest available year for each country · per 100,000 live births · lower is better

Source

World Bank — https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.STA.MMRT