• Approximately 500 000 women die each year of causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
• 99 percent of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries, especially in Africa and Asia.
• In Sub-Saharan Africa, where most of the maternal deaths occur, only 46 percent of deliveries are assisted by health care professionals.
• 14 million girls aged 14 to 19 give birth every year.
• Medical complications from pregnancy are the most common cause of death among girls aged 15 to 19.
• According to estimations, there are 76 million unwanted pregnancies in developing countries. 19 million unwanted pregnancies end up being aborted and around 78 000 women die because of those abortions.
• There are 45 million abortions done each year in the world. 19 million of them are done by using dangerous methods.

Sources: UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNDP