Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Kenya
Kenya: Maternal mortality, annual growth rate was 5.38 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Kenya, 1986–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 5.38 % change on previous year for maternal mortality, annual growth rate in 2020.
That represents a change of up 420.1% on the previous year and up 119.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 8.22 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -5.43 % change on previous year, in 2002.
That places Kenya 49th out of 188 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -0.3759 % change on previous year | -106.3% |
| 1988 | -2.69 % change on previous year | +615.5% |
| 1989 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -208.8% |
| 1990 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -269.9% |
| 1991 | -2.98 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 1992 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -150.1% |
| 1993 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -230.8% |
| 1994 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1995 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -208.9% |
| 1996 | -0.4791 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 1997 | -4.46 % change on previous year | +831.3% |
| 1998 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 1999 | 0.8297 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2000 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +258.8% |
| 2001 | 0.6001 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2002 | -5.43 % change on previous year | -1005.2% |
| 2003 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 2004 | -4.07 % change on previous year | +100.4% |
| 2005 | -0.1305 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 2006 | -2 % change on previous year | +1433.3% |
| 2007 | 0.1494 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 2008 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -1535.0% |
| 2009 | -4.01 % change on previous year | +87.0% |
| 2010 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -161.1% |
| 2011 | -0.5668 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 2012 | 0.8841 % change on previous year | -256.0% |
| 2013 | 8.22 % change on previous year | +830.2% |
| 2014 | -1.81 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 2015 | -4.71 % change on previous year | +159.7% |
| 2016 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -195.4% |
| 2017 | -2.92 % change on previous year | -165.0% |
| 2018 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -250.8% |
| 2019 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -138.2% |
| 2020 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -420.1% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 5.38 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -2.54 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 5.38 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.4219 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.46 % change on previous year | -2.69 % change on previous year | 5.98 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -1.1 % change on previous year | -4.97 % change on previous year | 1.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.61 % change on previous year | -5.43 % change on previous year | 2.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8763 % change on previous year | -4.71 % change on previous year | 8.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.38 % change on previous year | 5.38 % change on previous year | 5.38 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 46 Kyrgyzstan 6.2 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Montenegro 6.15 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Iran 5.47 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Bulgaria 5.29 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Lebanon 5.27 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Eswatini 5.1 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Kenya
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6026 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 16,059 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 0.0621 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 0.063 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Kenya?
- Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Kenya was 5.38 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest maternal mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 8.22 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.43 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Kenya rank for maternal mortality, annual growth rate?
- Kenya ranks 49th out of 188 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.