Maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Maternal mortality ratio was 2.54 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.54
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
188th
of 194 countries
All-time high
19.29
in 1986
All-time low
2.42
in 2022
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates stood at 2.54.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates peaked at 19.29 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 2.42, in 2022.
United Arab Emirates ranks 188th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 19.17 | — |
| 1986 | 19.29 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 19.02 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 19.02 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 18.68 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 18.6 | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 18.57 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 18.57 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 18.67 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 18.6 | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 17.76 | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 16.21 | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 14.37 | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 12.24 | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 10.25 | -16.2% |
| 2000 | 8.31 | -19.0% |
| 2001 | 6.71 | -19.2% |
| 2002 | 5.49 | -18.2% |
| 2003 | 4.69 | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 4.13 | -12.0% |
| 2005 | 3.75 | -9.2% |
| 2006 | 3.36 | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 3.13 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 3.15 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 3.38 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 3.48 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 3.52 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 3.58 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 3.56 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.4 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 3.25 | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 3.12 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 2.97 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 2.8 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 2.72 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 6.46 | +137.5% |
| 2021 | 6.39 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2.42 | -62.2% |
| 2023 | 2.54 | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19.04 | 18.68 | 19.29 | 5 |
| 1990s | 16.39 | 10.25 | 18.67 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.61 | 3.13 | 8.31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.24 | 2.72 | 3.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.45 | 2.42 | 6.46 | 4 |
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More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 13.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0013 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 20.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0017 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates?
- Maternal mortality ratio in United Arab Emirates was 2.54 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 19.29 in 1986.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.42 in 2022.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 188th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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