Maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Maternal mortality ratio was 7.36 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia is 7.36, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 18.4% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia peaked at 40.08 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 7.36, in 2023.
That places Saudi Arabia 157th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 40.08 | — |
| 1986 | 37.77 | -5.8% |
| 1987 | 35.84 | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 33.84 | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 32.05 | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 30.32 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 28.9 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 27.4 | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 26.33 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 25.34 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 24.38 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 23.46 | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 22.59 | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 21.73 | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 20.76 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 20.04 | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 18.81 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 17.57 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 16.48 | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 15.5 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 14.63 | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 13.85 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 13.15 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 12.34 | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 11.49 | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 10.54 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 9.85 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 9.27 | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 8.68 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 8.29 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 8 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 7.91 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 7.94 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 8 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 7.85 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 11.1 | +41.4% |
| 2021 | 12.33 | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 9.02 | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 7.36 | -18.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35.92 | 32.05 | 40.08 | 5 |
| 1990s | 25.12 | 20.76 | 30.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.39 | 11.49 | 20.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.63 | 7.85 | 10.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.95 | 7.36 | 12.33 | 4 |
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More health data for Saudi Arabia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3736 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 483.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 829 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 3.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1203 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Saudi Arabia was 7.36 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.08 in 1985.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.36 in 2023.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 157th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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