2. Maternal mortality: reduction of the rate by half

Little tangible progress. 515,000 women still die annually as a result of pregnancy and childbirth

400 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births

33% reduction

There has been a small increase in the percentage of births that are attended by skilled personnel in some 53 countries where maternal mortality is generally less severe. But, other than this limited change in a single proxy measure, no other changes in global maternal mortality ratios have been shown.