Maternal Mortality Rates.

The maternal mortality rate in Cameroon is 20.86 times that of the United States, based on 2020 data.  

MISaje subdivision, NW Cameroon

Official numbers (not including home deliveries) – to come.

Cameroon

2020: 438 women die per 100,000 live births due to pregnancy-related causes in Cameroon.

WorldBank. “Cameroon.” World Bank Gender Data Portal

In 2020, there were 438 deaths per 100,000 live births.

“Country Comparisons-Maternal Mortality Ratio.” Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency

USA

In 2020, there were 21 deaths per 100,000 live births. 

Country Comparisons-Maternal Mortality Ratio. Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency

2022: In the United States, the maternal mortality rate decreased to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared with a rate of 32.9 in 2021.

Citation: Hoyert, Donna  L. “Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2022.” Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2022, May 2024.

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