Health · East Africa
Ethiopia Maternal Mortality
194.9as of 2023-6.0% vs 2022
Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Source: WHO GHO. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Maternal Mortality |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 194.9 |
| 2022 | 207.5 |
| 2021 | 249.6 |
| 2020 | 243.9 |
| 2019 | 268.8 |
| 2018 | 296.6 |
| 2017 | 327.1 |
| 2016 | 364 |
| 2015 | 400.7 |
| 2014 | 444.4 |
| 2013 | 494.1 |
| 2012 | 545.4 |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ET&metric_key=maternal_mortality_ratio" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Maternal Mortality across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Maternal Mortality |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 992.8 |
| Kenya | 378.8 |
| South Africa | 117.6 |
| Egypt | 17 |
| Ghana | 234.3 |
| Tanzania | 275.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethiopia's maternal mortality ratio?
Ethiopia's maternal mortality ratio is 194.9 as of 2023, according to WHO GHO.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from WHO GHO and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Ethiopia Maternal Mortality data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ET&metric_key=maternal_mortality_ratio with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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