3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Russia
Russia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) was 14 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio in Russia, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Russia stood at 14.
The figure is up 87.8% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Russia peaked at 52.29 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.45, in 2019.
Russia ranks 136th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.29 | — |
| 2001 | 44.36 | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 48.24 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 41.55 | -13.9% |
| 2004 | 34.87 | -16.1% |
| 2005 | 31.35 | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 26.5 | -15.5% |
| 2007 | 21.95 | -17.2% |
| 2008 | 18.78 | -14.4% |
| 2009 | 19.24 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 17.17 | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 14.25 | -17.0% |
| 2012 | 12.25 | -14.0% |
| 2013 | 10.87 | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 9.87 | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 10.47 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 8.47 | -19.0% |
| 2017 | 8.75 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 8.78 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 7.45 | -15.1% |
| 2020 | 14 | +87.8% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 14 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8, 1.8× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Russia's 14 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +87.8% | 7.45 | 14 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.91 | 18.78 | 52.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.83 | 7.45 | 17.17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14 | 14 | 14 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More health data for Russia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0237 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Russia?
- 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio in Russia was 14 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 52.29 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.45 in 2019.
- How does Russia rank for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
- Russia ranks 136th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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