Maternal mortality ratio (United Nations) in Russia
Russia: Maternal mortality ratio (United Nations) was 9.4 per 100,000 live births in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Russia, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 100,000 live births.
Analysis
In 2023, maternal mortality ratio in Russia stood at 9.4 per 100,000 live births. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 27.7% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Russia peaked at 51 per 100,000 live births in 2000 and was at its lowest, 9.4 per 100,000 live births, in 2023.
That places Russia 164th out of 212 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 (United Nations) in Russia, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51 per 100,000 live births | — |
| 2001 | 48.21 per 100,000 live births | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 46.58 per 100,000 live births | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 44.8 per 100,000 live births | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 40.95 per 100,000 live births | -8.6% |
| 2005 | 38.06 per 100,000 live births | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 31.87 per 100,000 live births | -16.3% |
| 2007 | 28.69 per 100,000 live births | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 26.56 per 100,000 live births | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 23.68 per 100,000 live births | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 22.94 per 100,000 live births | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 19.5 per 100,000 live births | -15.0% |
| 2012 | 17.71 per 100,000 live births | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 16.4 per 100,000 live births | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 15.79 per 100,000 live births | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 14.79 per 100,000 live births | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 13.75 per 100,000 live births | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 12.25 per 100,000 live births | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 12.03 per 100,000 live births | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 11.75 per 100,000 live births | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 18.79 per 100,000 live births | +59.9% |
| 2021 | 20.57 per 100,000 live births | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 13 per 100,000 live births | -36.8% |
| 2023 | 9.4 per 100,000 live births | -27.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 9.4 per 100,000 live births is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.67 per 100,000 live births, 1.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Russia's 9.4 per 100,000 live births is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.67 per 100,000 live births, 1.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal mortality ratio (United Nations) in Russia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +59.9% | 11.75 per 100,000 live births | 18.79 per 100,000 live births |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.04 per 100,000 live births | 23.68 per 100,000 live births | 51 per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.69 per 100,000 live births | 11.75 per 100,000 live births | 22.94 per 100,000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.44 per 100,000 live births | 9.4 per 100,000 live births | 20.57 per 100,000 live births | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 161 Andorra 10.63 per 100,000 live births compare
- 162 Chile 9.88 per 100,000 live births compare
- 163 Kazakhstan 9.58 per 100,000 live births compare
- 164 Russian Federation 9.4 per 100,000 live births compare
- 166 Malta 8.39 per 100,000 live births compare
- 167 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 8.31 per 100,000 live births compare
- 167 United Kingdom 8.31 per 100,000 live births compare
More health data for Russia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0237 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio in Russia?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Russia was 9.4 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 51 per 100,000 live births in 2000.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.4 per 100,000 live births in 2023.
- How does Russia rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Russia ranks 164th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maternal mortality ratio rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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