[Inequality regarding maternal mortality in Colombian departments in 2000-2001, 2005-2006 and 2008-2009].

Objective: Describing inequality regarding maternal mortality in Colombia for 2000-2001, 2005-2006 and 2008-2009.

Methods: This was an ecological study. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) was estimated, adjusted for maternal age, Colombian department and causes of maternal mortality.