Best and worst countries to be a mother

The annual mothers' index is based on five indicators related to maternal health, education, income levels and the status of women.

BEST AND WORST COUNTRIES TO BE A MOTHER

TOP 10:

* 1 Norway

* 2 Finland

* 3 Iceland

* 4 Denmark

* 5 Sweden

* 6 Netherlands

* 7 Spain

* 8 Germany

* 9 Australia

* 10Belgium

BOTTOM 10:

* Joint 169 Haiti

* Joint 169 Sierra Leone

* 171 Guinea-Bissau

* 172 Chad

* 173 Cote d'Ivoire

* 174 Gambia

* 175 Niger

* 176 Mali

* 177 Central African Republic

* 178 Democratic Republic of the Congo

* 179 Somalia

(Source: Save The Children)


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