Name of the Statistical Indicator
Maternal mortality ratio
Unit of Measurement
per 100 thousand live births
History of the Indicator
since 2010
Definition of the Indicator
The number of maternal deaths during the time period under study per 100,000 live births during the same time period. This indicator reflects the risk of maternal mortality in relation to the number of children born alive, and essentially captures the risk of death as a result of one pregnancy or one live-born child.
Data Processing Method
Registration of civil status data
Methodology for Calculation
It is calculated by dividing the registered maternal mortality by the total number of registered live births over the same period and multiplied by 100,000. The measurement requires information about the pregnancy status, the timing of death (during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy), and its cause.
Source of the Indicator
Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Date of Last Update
December 31,2025
Date of Next Update
December 31,2026
Responsible Structural Division
Department of International Cooperation and Sustainable Development
Telephone Number
+7 7172749830, 749841, 749485
