This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Maternal mortality ratio |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
A maternal death refers to a female death from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management (excluding accidental or incidental causes) during pregnancy and childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy. The time reference for the maternal mortality ratio is the five-year period preceding the survey date. |
| Geographical coverage |
Rwanda |
| Unit of measurement |
Per 100,000 live births |
| Definitions |
The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is the ratio of the number of maternal deaths during a given time period per 100,000 live births during the same time period. |
| Calculations |
(Age Standaridized Maternal Mortality Rate / General Fertility Rate) * 100,000 |
| Other information |
Alternative estimates of the maternal mortality ratio developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) can be found on the WHO Data Portal. |
| Comments and limitations |
For more details on methodology and limitations, see the linked data source. |
| Data last updated |
12/10/2026 |
| Metadata last updated |
12/10/2026 |