Maternal mortality ratio in Oman
Oman: Maternal mortality ratio was 12.54 per 100,000 live births in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Oman, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 100,000 live births.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in Oman stood at 12.54 per 100,000 live births. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Oman peaked at 73.96 per 100,000 live births in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12.54 per 100,000 live births, in 2023.
Oman ranks 154th of 212 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 ratio in Oman, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.55 per 100,000 live births | — |
| 2001 | 18.3 per 100,000 live births | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 18.25 per 100,000 live births | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 18.32 per 100,000 live births | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 18.02 per 100,000 live births | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 18.01 per 100,000 live births | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 17.86 per 100,000 live births | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 18.29 per 100,000 live births | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 17.58 per 100,000 live births | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 17.41 per 100,000 live births | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 16.98 per 100,000 live births | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 15.82 per 100,000 live births | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 15.54 per 100,000 live births | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 15.23 per 100,000 live births | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 14.81 per 100,000 live births | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 14.59 per 100,000 live births | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 14.49 per 100,000 live births | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 14.35 per 100,000 live births | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 14.11 per 100,000 live births | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 13.96 per 100,000 live births | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 32.12 per 100,000 live births | +130.1% |
| 2021 | 73.96 per 100,000 live births | +130.3% |
| 2022 | 13.22 per 100,000 live births | -82.1% |
| 2023 | 12.54 per 100,000 live births | -5.1% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 12.54 per 100,000 live births is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.67 per 100,000 live births, 1.6× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Oman's 12.54 per 100,000 live births is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.37 per 100,000 live births, 62% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal mortality ratio in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +130.3% | 32.12 per 100,000 live births | 73.96 per 100,000 live births |
| 2020 | +130.1% | 13.96 per 100,000 live births | 32.12 per 100,000 live births |
| 2022 | -82.1% | 73.96 per 100,000 live births | 13.22 per 100,000 live births |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.06 per 100,000 live births | 17.41 per 100,000 live births | 18.55 per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.99 per 100,000 live births | 13.96 per 100,000 live births | 16.98 per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.96 per 100,000 live births | 12.54 per 100,000 live births | 73.96 per 100,000 live births | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 152 Tajikistan 13.86 per 100,000 live births compare
- 153 Cyprus 13.62 per 100,000 live births compare
- 155 Canada 11.78 per 100,000 live births compare
- 156 Luxembourg 11.69 per 100,000 live births compare
- 157 Romania 11.68 per 100,000 live births compare
More health data for Oman
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8969 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3507 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 429.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 221 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.89 % 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 0.0388 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.06 % 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 Oman?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Oman was 12.54 per 100,000 live births in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 73.96 per 100,000 live births in 2021.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.54 per 100,000 live births in 2023.
- How does Oman rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Oman ranks 154th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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