A global analysis in The Lancet reveals India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023, with a ratio of 116 per lakh livebirths. While global maternal deaths have declined, progress has slowed, with 104 countries yet to meet the SDG target. Hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders remain leading causes.
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India among countries with highest total maternal deaths in 2023: Global analysis
March 28, 2026A global analysis in The Lancet reveals India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023, with a ratio of 116 per lakh livebirths. While global maternal deaths have declined, progress has slowed, with 104 countries yet to meet the SDG target. Hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders remain leading causes.