Canada: Maternal mortality

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 Canada

Maternal mortality per 100,000 live births

 Latest value 11
 Year 2020
 Measure deaths per 100,000 births
 Data availability 2000 - 2020
 Average 11
 Min - Max 9 - 13
 Source UNICEF
The latest value from 2020 is 11 deaths per 100,000 births, unchanged from 11 deaths per 100,000 births in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 138 deaths per 100,000 births, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 2000 to 2020 is 11 deaths per 100,000 births. The minimum value, 9 deaths per 100,000 births, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 13 deaths per 100,000 births was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Canada - Maternal mortality - Recent values chart

Historical series
Canada - Maternal mortality - historical chart - 2000-2020




Definition: 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 measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).

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 Maternal mortality 11 2020 deaths per 100,000 births
 Neonatal mortality 3 2022 deaths per 1000 births
 Infant mortality 4 2022 deaths per 1000 live births
 Child mortality 5 2022 deaths per 1000 births
 Child mortality, female 5 2022 deaths per 1000 births
 Child mortality, male 5 2022 deaths per 1000 births
 Older child mortality rate 0 2022 deaths per 1000 births
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