What is India's current Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?

In 2023, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio was 116 deaths per lakh live births.

How does India compare globally in maternal mortality reduction?

India accounts for one-tenth of global maternal deaths, though it has made substantial improvements since 1990.

Which Indian states are affecting the national maternal mortality average?

States like Assam and Uttar Pradesh are impacting the overall MMR, despite progress in southern regions.

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India's Maternal Health Goal: Progress Slows, 2030 Target Uncertain

31 Mar

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Summary

India's maternal mortality ratio was 116 deaths per lakh live births in 2023.
The country accounts for one-tenth of global maternal deaths annually.
South India states are on track, but North Indian states pull up the average.

India's Maternal Health Goal: Progress Slows, 2030 Target Uncertain

A recent study highlights India's struggle to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to below 70 deaths per 1 lakh live births. Although India has seen a substantial reduction in maternal deaths since 1990, the rate of decline has slowed. In 2023, the MMR stood at 116 deaths per lakh live births, contributing significantly to the 2.4 lakh global maternal deaths that year.