In Mozambique, a protracted civil war had a devastating impact on public health services and infrastructure.
Largely because of this legacy, in the year 2000, Mozambique had one of the world’s highest rates of maternal mortality, with roughly one in 160 women dying from pregnancy or childbirth complications.
However, the country has since made significant strides in reversing this trend by making maternal health one of its top priorities, saving the lives of thousands of women.
In 2023, Mozambique’s maternal mortality ratio was 223 deaths per 100 000 live births, equating to an over 50% decrease from 2000.
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