Global birth rates are currently at 18.5 per 1,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa leads with the highest rates.
The current global average for Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) stands at 28.5 deaths per 1,000 live births. Sub-Saharan Africa leads with the highest rate.
The current global average for Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) stands at 211 deaths per 100,000 live births. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest MMR.
The global average for Vaccination Coverage stands at 86% for essential childhood vaccines.
The global neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is 17 deaths per 1,000 live births. The highest rates are observed in low-resource regions South Asia.
Maternal nutrition is critical for healthy pregnancies and child development. Globally, 30% of pregnant women suffer from anemia.