Number of maternal deaths in Gabon
Gabon: Number of maternal deaths was 159.94 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
159.94
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
72nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
171.59
in 2021
All-time low
60.81
in 2003
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Number of maternal deaths in Gabon, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 159.94 for number of maternal deaths in 2023.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Gabon peaked at 171.59 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 60.81, in 2003.
Gabon ranks 72nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 39 years of available data.
Number of maternal deaths in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 124.03 | — |
| 1986 | 125.97 | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 128.09 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 131.48 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 133.19 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 136.21 | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 138.72 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 141.71 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 141.04 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 138.9 | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 133.14 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 126.38 | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 116.11 | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 105.43 | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 90.01 | -14.6% |
| 2000 | 75.95 | -15.6% |
| 2001 | 69.43 | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 67.11 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 60.81 | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 66.33 | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 83.81 | +26.3% |
| 2006 | 91.38 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 87.68 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 82.68 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 86.25 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 81.95 | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 87.38 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 103.56 | +18.5% |
| 2013 | 143.28 | +38.4% |
| 2014 | 169.62 | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 151.72 | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 139.79 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 122.22 | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 118.75 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 122.61 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 132.99 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 171.59 | +29.0% |
| 2022 | 148.48 | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 159.94 | +7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 128.55 | 124.03 | 133.19 | 5 |
| 1990s | 126.77 | 90.01 | 141.71 | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.14 | 60.81 | 91.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.09 | 81.95 | 169.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.25 | 132.99 | 171.59 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 69 Iran, Islamic Republic of 185.88 compare
- 70 Lao People's Democratic Republic 182.85 compare
- 71 Argentina 167.41 compare
- 73 Türkiye 156.79 compare
- 74 Ecuador 149.67 compare
- 75 Russian Federation 121.97 compare
More health data for Gabon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9749 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8193 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 750.6 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 711 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 2.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3058 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.5963 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Gabon?
- Number of maternal deaths in Gabon was 159.94 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 171.59 in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.81 in 2003.
- How does Gabon rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Gabon ranks 72nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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