Maternal mortality rate in Morocco 1992-2018, by area
In 2018, the maternal mortality rate in Morocco stood at 72.6 deaths per 100,000 live births. The risk of death for pregnant women in the country remained higher among the rural population. For instance, in 2018, around 111 mothers in every 100,000 live births died in rural areas due to complications related to pregnancy. In contrast, the rate was roughly 45 women per every 100,000 live births in urban areas.