Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait
Kuwait: Maternal mortality ratio was 7.75 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.75
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
17th
of 20 countries
All-time high
74.76
in 2021
All-time low
7.48
in 2019
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait, 2000–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait is 7.75, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait peaked at 74.76 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7.48, in 2019.
Kuwait ranks 17th of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.24 | — |
| 2001 | 11.18 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 10.99 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 10.83 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 10.67 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 10.2 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 9.83 | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 9.51 | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 9.29 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 9.08 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 8.79 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 8.47 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 8.38 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 8.1 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 8.07 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 7.86 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 7.78 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 7.75 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7.51 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 7.48 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 32.92 | +340.1% |
| 2021 | 74.76 | +127.1% |
| 2022 | 7.73 | -89.7% |
| 2023 | 7.75 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.28 | 9.08 | 11.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.02 | 7.48 | 8.79 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.79 | 7.73 | 74.76 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 14 Iran, Islamic Republic of 15.84 compare
- 15 Lebanon 14.98 compare
- 16 Oman 12.55 compare
- 18 Saudi Arabia 7.36 compare
- 19 Qatar 3.92 compare
- 20 United Arab Emirates 2.54 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 287.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 107 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait was 7.75 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 74.76 in 2021.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.48 in 2019.
- How does Kuwait rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Kuwait ranks 17th out of 20 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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