Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Guyana
Guyana: Maternal mortality, annual growth rate was 1.99 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Guyana, 1986–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 1.99 % change on previous year for maternal mortality, annual growth rate in 2020.
The figure is up 129.4% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Guyana peaked at 4.28 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -10.98 % change on previous year, in 2008.
Guyana ranks 76th of 188 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.
Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Guyana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -0.8526 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -505.2% |
| 1988 | -7.3 % change on previous year | -311.3% |
| 1989 | -0.6318 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 1990 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -501.1% |
| 1991 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -198.1% |
| 1992 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1993 | -3.8 % change on previous year | +30.2% |
| 1994 | 0.2805 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 1995 | -8.06 % change on previous year | -2972.7% |
| 1996 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1997 | -4.02 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 1998 | -5.85 % change on previous year | +45.3% |
| 1999 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 2000 | -5.74 % change on previous year | -303.5% |
| 2001 | -0.1273 % change on previous year | -97.8% |
| 2002 | -9.05 % change on previous year | +7004.9% |
| 2003 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -147.3% |
| 2004 | -4.66 % change on previous year | -208.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0052 % change on previous year | -100.1% |
| 2006 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +62474.6% |
| 2007 | -5.21 % change on previous year | -258.7% |
| 2008 | -10.98 % change on previous year | +110.9% |
| 2009 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 2010 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -167.6% |
| 2011 | -4 % change on previous year | -275.6% |
| 2012 | -4.23 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2013 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 2014 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 2015 | -1.99 % change on previous year | +56.7% |
| 2016 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 2017 | -2.7 % change on previous year | +117.9% |
| 2018 | -4.56 % change on previous year | +69.2% |
| 2019 | -6.75 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 2020 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -129.4% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 1.99 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.25 % change on previous year, 88% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 1.99 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.99 % change on previous year, 100% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Guyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +62474.6% | 0.0052 % change on previous year | 3.28 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | -7004.9% | -0.1273 % change on previous year | -9.05 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | -2972.7% | 0.2805 % change on previous year | -8.06 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.33 % change on previous year | -7.3 % change on previous year | 3.45 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -2.45 % change on previous year | -8.06 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.16 % change on previous year | -10.98 % change on previous year | 4.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.69 % change on previous year | -6.75 % change on previous year | 2.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.99 % change on previous year | 1.99 % change on previous year | 1.99 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 73 Estonia 2.25 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Guinea-Bissau 2.2 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Mexico 1.99 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Turkey 1.9 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Belarus 1.84 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Vanuatu 1.8 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Guyana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4509 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 62 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.39 % 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 0.0477 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.38 % 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 0.0491 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Guyana?
- Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Guyana was 1.99 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest maternal mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 4.28 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.98 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Guyana rank for maternal mortality, annual growth rate?
- Guyana ranks 76th out of 188 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality, annual growth rate rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Maternal mortality, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Maternal mortality. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Maternal mortality Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Maternal mortality. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.