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Maternal mortality ratio vs GDP per capita

Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live
births.

Average annual change in GDP per capita+0%+5%+10%+15%+20%+25%AverageannualchangeinmaternalmortalityratioChinaChinaIndiaIndiaUnited StatesUnited StatesItalyItalyUkraineUkraineSomaliaSomaliaLibyaLibyaEquatorial GuineaEquatorial GuineaAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

Source: Gapminder (2010) and World Bank (2015), Data compiled from multiple sources by World Bank

Note: GDP per capita is measured in constant international-$ which adjusts for inflation and cross-country price differences.