Share of maternal deaths India 2017 to 2019, by age
In the years 2017 to 2019, the highest maternal death rate across India was observed amongst women between 20 and 29 years old with a share of 63 percent of the total maternal deaths. Since 20 to 35 years is the most common age for child-bearing in the country, the maternal death rate is also highest in these age groups compared to others.