| Rank | Country | Maternal mortality rate (deaths/100,000 live births) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 1,150 |  |
| 2 | Chad | 1,140 | |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 1,120 | |
| 4 | Nigeria | 917 | |
| 5 | Central African Republic | 829 | |
| 6 | Somalia | 829 | |
| 7 | Mauritania | 766 | |
| 8 | Guyana | 667 | |
| 9 | Guinea-Bissau | 667 | |
| 10 | Liberia | 661 | |
Definition: The maternal mortality ratio (MMRatio) is the annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management (excluding accidental or incidental causes). The MMRatio includes deaths during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, for a specified year.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2020
See also: Maternal mortality rate map