Number of maternal deaths in Albania
Albania: Number of maternal deaths was 1.98 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Albania, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths in Albania is 1.98 Deaths, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.1% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Albania peaked at 30.43 Deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1.98 Deaths, in 2023.
Albania ranks 164th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths in Albania, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 30.43 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 28.57 Deaths | -6.1% |
| 1987 | 27.41 Deaths | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 26.92 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 26.36 Deaths | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 25.23 Deaths | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 23.2 Deaths | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 21.16 Deaths | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 18.77 Deaths | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 17.34 Deaths | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 15.84 Deaths | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 14.32 Deaths | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 13.89 Deaths | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 11.17 Deaths | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 9.75 Deaths | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 8.55 Deaths | -12.3% |
| 2001 | 7.54 Deaths | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 6.73 Deaths | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 6.53 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 5.86 Deaths | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 5.2 Deaths | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 4.52 Deaths | -13.1% |
| 2007 | 3.93 Deaths | -13.1% |
| 2008 | 3.56 Deaths | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 3.44 Deaths | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 3.39 Deaths | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 3.41 Deaths | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 3.67 Deaths | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 3.8 Deaths | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 3.69 Deaths | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 3.29 Deaths | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 2.92 Deaths | -11.5% |
| 2017 | 2.6 Deaths | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 2.33 Deaths | -10.5% |
| 2019 | 2.21 Deaths | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 2.13 Deaths | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 4.13 Deaths | +94.3% |
| 2022 | 2.33 Deaths | -43.6% |
| 2023 | 1.98 Deaths | -15.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27.94 Deaths | 26.36 Deaths | 30.43 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 17.07 Deaths | 9.75 Deaths | 25.23 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.58 Deaths | 3.44 Deaths | 8.55 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.13 Deaths | 2.21 Deaths | 3.8 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.64 Deaths | 1.98 Deaths | 4.13 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More health data for Albania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,085 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -2.55 % 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 0.0796 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -2.53 % 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 0.0865 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Albania?
- Number of maternal deaths in Albania was 1.98 Deaths in 2023, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 30.43 Deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.98 Deaths in 2023.
- How does Albania rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Albania ranks 164th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated annual number of women who die from maternal conditions.