Number of maternal deaths in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Number of maternal deaths was 4,017 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Bangladesh, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths in Bangladesh stood at 4,017 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and down 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Bangladesh peaked at 37,750 Deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 4,017 Deaths, in 2023.
Bangladesh ranks 14th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 37,750 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 36,010 Deaths | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 35,477 Deaths | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 34,900 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 34,750 Deaths | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 34,145 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 34,060 Deaths | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 31,064 Deaths | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 29,329 Deaths | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 28,012 Deaths | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 26,299 Deaths | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 24,886 Deaths | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 24,174 Deaths | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 23,052 Deaths | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 21,877 Deaths | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 20,807 Deaths | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 19,748 Deaths | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 18,440 Deaths | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 17,040 Deaths | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 15,664 Deaths | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 14,235 Deaths | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 13,025 Deaths | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 12,126 Deaths | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 10,976 Deaths | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 10,083 Deaths | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 9,143 Deaths | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 8,378 Deaths | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 7,841 Deaths | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 7,412 Deaths | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 6,948 Deaths | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 6,570 Deaths | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 6,214 Deaths | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 5,805 Deaths | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 5,511 Deaths | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 5,219 Deaths | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 5,123 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,636 Deaths | +29.5% |
| 2022 | 4,550 Deaths | -31.4% |
| 2023 | 4,017 Deaths | -11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35,777 Deaths | 34,750 Deaths | 37,750 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 27,690 Deaths | 21,877 Deaths | 34,145 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,215 Deaths | 10,083 Deaths | 20,807 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,904 Deaths | 5,219 Deaths | 9,143 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,082 Deaths | 4,017 Deaths | 6,636 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More health data for Bangladesh
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,153 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,062 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0065 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 6.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.005 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Bangladesh?
- Number of maternal deaths in Bangladesh was 4,017 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 37,750 Deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,017 Deaths in 2023.
- How does Bangladesh rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Bangladesh ranks 14th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.