Death rate from maternal disorders in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Death rate from maternal disorders was 0.086 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
0.086
Change on year
up 20.8%
World rank
73rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
1.55
in 1950
All-time low
0.0464
in 2019
Years of data
72
1950–2021

Death rate from maternal disorders in United Kingdom, 1950–2021

00.511.5195019852021

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 0.086 for death rate from maternal disorders in 2021.

The figure is up 20.8% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, death rate from maternal disorders in United Kingdom peaked at 1.55 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.0464, in 2019.

United Kingdom ranks 73rd of 111 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1.15 0.7653 1.55 10
1960s 0.5947 0.369 0.7983 10
1970s 0.2241 0.1454 0.3462 10
1980s 0.1134 0.0891 0.1633 10
1990s 0.0878 0.0631 0.1106 10
2000s 0.0961 0.079 0.1334 10
2010s 0.0756 0.0464 0.0958 10
2020s 0.0786 0.0712 0.086 2

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 70 Russia 0.0942 compare
  2. 71 France 0.091 compare
  3. 72 Finland 0.0893 compare
  4. 74 Canada 0.0803 compare
  5. 75 Turkmenistan 0.0779 compare
  6. 76 Estonia 0.0769 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is death rate from maternal disorders in United Kingdom?
Death rate from maternal disorders in United Kingdom was 0.086 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest death rate from maternal disorders recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 1.55 in 1950.
What is the lowest death rate from maternal disorders recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0464 in 2019.
How does United Kingdom rank for death rate from maternal disorders?
United Kingdom ranks 73rd out of 111 countries with data for 2021.
Is death rate from maternal disorders rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from maternal disorders. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Death rate from maternal disorders
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
111 places, 4,885 data points, 1950–2023
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