Income Inequality

Comparisons

Background

Highlighted claims

• Maternal mortality in low-income countries declined but remained far above high-income levels. — Global patterns and disparities in maternal and child health: a panel analysis of global health observatory and world development indicators data, 2000–2023
• Large income-related disparities in maternal and child health persisted throughout the study period. — Global patterns and disparities in maternal and child health: a panel analysis of global health observatory and world development indicators data, 2000–2023
• Under-five mortality fell substantially in low-income countries but remained the highest burden among income groups. — Global patterns and disparities in maternal and child health: a panel analysis of global health observatory and world development indicators data, 2000–2023
• Nurses and midwives per 1,000 people rose in high- and upper-middle-income countries but declined in lower-middle- and low-income countries. — Global patterns and disparities in maternal and child health: a panel analysis of global health observatory and world development indicators data, 2000–2023
• In 2023, neonatal mortality in low-income countries was about seven times higher than in high-income countries. — Global patterns and disparities in maternal and child health: a panel analysis of global health observatory and world development indicators data, 2000–2023
• High-income countries had low maternal mortality, but it rose between 2000 and 2023 and surged during the pandemic period. — Global patterns and disparities in maternal and child health: a panel analysis of global health observatory and world development indicators data, 2000–2023