Kenya
Maternal mortality rate in Kenya
per 100,000 live births · World Bank · Annual
Methodology & source
How this is measured.
Definition
Number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births. The most-cited indicator of maternal health.
Calculation
Modeled estimate combining civil registration, household surveys, and population-based studies. Joint estimate from WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank, and UN Population Division.
Primary source
Update frequency
Annual
Caveats
Civil registration is incomplete in many African countries; estimates rely on modeling. Confidence intervals widen for countries with limited primary data. Estimates may be revised as new survey data becomes available.
Cite this dataset
For researchers and journalists.
Cusp Africa. 2026. "Kenya — Maternal mortality rate." Sourced from World Bank (Indicator SH.STA.MMRT). Accessed June 3, 2026. https://cuspafrica.com/data/maternal-mortality/kenya.
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