Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Maternal mortality, annual growth rate was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia, 1973–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saint Lucia recorded 1.71 % change on previous year for maternal mortality, annual growth rate in 2020.
The figure is down 90.3% on the previous year and up 120.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia peaked at 61.26 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -50.43 % change on previous year, in 1976.
Saint Lucia ranks 83rd 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 Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 49.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -50.43 % change on previous year | -201.7% |
| 1977 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1980 | -49.66 % change on previous year | +3981.3% |
| 1981 | -50 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1986 | -4.22 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 1987 | 16.64 % change on previous year | -494.6% |
| 1988 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -64.1% |
| 1989 | -4.32 % change on previous year | -172.2% |
| 1990 | 0.2845 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 1991 | -7.44 % change on previous year | -2714.7% |
| 1992 | -4.09 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1993 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 1994 | 3.35 % change on previous year | +57.0% |
| 1995 | 8.53 % change on previous year | +155.1% |
| 1996 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1997 | 61.26 % change on previous year | +969.4% |
| 1998 | -0.2305 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 1999 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -734.2% |
| 2000 | -10.66 % change on previous year | -829.1% |
| 2001 | -8.05 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2002 | -15.94 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 2003 | -0.5333 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2004 | 25.24 % change on previous year | -4833.3% |
| 2005 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
| 2006 | -3.08 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 2007 | 0.6762 % change on previous year | -121.9% |
| 2008 | 0.2907 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0483 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2010 | -8.5 % change on previous year | -17696.9% |
| 2011 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 2012 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2013 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -262.5% |
| 2014 | -2.45 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 2015 | 10.89 % change on previous year | -545.0% |
| 2016 | -19.4 % change on previous year | -278.1% |
| 2017 | -0.9886 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 2018 | -3.64 % change on previous year | +268.2% |
| 2019 | 17.69 % change on previous year | -586.1% |
| 2020 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 1.71 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.87 % change on previous year, 91% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 1.71 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.99 % change on previous year, 86% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -17696.9% | 0.0483 % change on previous year | -8.5 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +4833.3% | -0.5333 % change on previous year | 25.24 % change on previous year |
| 1980 | -3981.3% | -1.22 % change on previous year | -49.66 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | -2714.7% | 0.2845 % change on previous year | -7.44 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +969.4% | 5.73 % change on previous year | 61.26 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.6891 % change on previous year | -50.43 % change on previous year | 49.58 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | -14.26 % change on previous year | -50 % change on previous year | 16.64 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 7.1 % change on previous year | -7.44 % change on previous year | 61.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.39 % change on previous year | -15.94 % change on previous year | 25.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5993 % change on previous year | -19.4 % change on previous year | 17.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.71 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia?
- Maternal mortality, annual growth rate in Saint Lucia was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest maternal mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 61.26 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.43 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for maternal mortality, annual growth rate?
- Saint Lucia ranks 83rd out of 188 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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.