Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait
Kuwait: Maternal mortality ratio was 8 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait, 1985–2023
Source: Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait is 8, measured in 2023.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait peaked at 75 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2019.
Kuwait ranks 152nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 11 | — |
| 1986 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 1988 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 16 | +60.0% |
| 1991 | 8 | -50.0% |
| 1992 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 1993 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 11 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 33 | +371.4% |
| 2021 | 75 | +127.3% |
| 2022 | 8 | -89.3% |
| 2023 | 8 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.4 | 10 | 11 | 5 |
| 1990s | 10.8 | 8 | 16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.3 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31 | 8 | 75 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 149 Chile 10 compare
- 149 Kazakhstan 10 compare
- 151 Russian Federation 9 compare
- 152 Finland 8 compare
- 152 Lithuania 8 compare
- 152 Malta 8 compare
- 152 San Marino 8 compare
- 152 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 8 compare
More health data for Kuwait
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9259 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 287.2 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 107 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.1797 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate -0.2505 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.2865 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait was 8 in 2023, according to Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 75 in 2021.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2019.
- How does Kuwait rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Kuwait ranks 152nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).