Number of maternal deaths in Lebanon
Lebanon: Number of maternal deaths was 13.96 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon is 13.96 Deaths, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Lebanon peaked at 64.77 Deaths in 1988 and was at its lowest, 13.5 Deaths, in 2009.
That places Lebanon 113th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 56.64 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 55.75 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 63.9 Deaths | +14.6% |
| 1988 | 64.77 Deaths | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 49.67 Deaths | -23.3% |
| 1990 | 47.95 Deaths | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 37.84 Deaths | -21.1% |
| 1992 | 34.5 Deaths | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 30.91 Deaths | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 27.92 Deaths | -9.7% |
| 1995 | 25.69 Deaths | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 25.02 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 24.17 Deaths | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 23.55 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 22.84 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 21.79 Deaths | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 20.44 Deaths | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 18.96 Deaths | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 17.45 Deaths | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 16.2 Deaths | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 15.07 Deaths | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 14.94 Deaths | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 13.8 Deaths | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 13.56 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 13.5 Deaths | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 13.87 Deaths | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 14.1 Deaths | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 14.16 Deaths | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 13.94 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 16.89 Deaths | +21.2% |
| 2015 | 18.82 Deaths | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 17.97 Deaths | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 17.1 Deaths | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 15.92 Deaths | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 14.95 Deaths | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 26.03 Deaths | +74.2% |
| 2021 | 50.8 Deaths | +95.1% |
| 2022 | 14.21 Deaths | -72.0% |
| 2023 | 13.96 Deaths | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 58.14 Deaths | 49.67 Deaths | 64.77 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 30.04 Deaths | 22.84 Deaths | 47.95 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.57 Deaths | 13.5 Deaths | 21.79 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.77 Deaths | 13.87 Deaths | 18.82 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.25 Deaths | 13.96 Deaths | 50.8 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More health data for Lebanon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,106 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 185 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1246 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1312 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Lebanon?
- Number of maternal deaths in Lebanon was 13.96 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 64.77 Deaths in 1988.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.5 Deaths in 2009.
- How does Lebanon rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Lebanon ranks 113th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.