Nicaragua - Maternal mortality ratio

Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

Definition: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence.

Source: Trends in Maternal Mortality: 1990-2008. Estimates Developed by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA and the World Bank.

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Year Value
1990 190.00
1995 170.00
2000 140.00
2005 110.00
2008 100.00

Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births)

Definition: Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births.

Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys by Macro International.

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Year Value
2003 83.00
2004 87.30
2005 87.00
2007 77.10
2009 67.00

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Reproductive health