Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 13.96 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Lebanon, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths in Lebanon is 13.96, 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 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 13.5, 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 (Our World) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 56.64 | — |
| 1986 | 55.75 | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 63.9 | +14.6% |
| 1988 | 64.77 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 49.67 | -23.3% |
| 1990 | 47.95 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 37.84 | -21.1% |
| 1992 | 34.5 | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 30.91 | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 27.92 | -9.7% |
| 1995 | 25.69 | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 25.02 | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 24.17 | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 23.55 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 22.84 | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 21.79 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 20.44 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 18.96 | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 17.45 | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 16.2 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 15.07 | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 14.94 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 13.8 | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 13.56 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 13.5 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 13.87 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 14.1 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 14.16 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 13.94 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 16.89 | +21.2% |
| 2015 | 18.82 | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 17.97 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 17.1 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 15.92 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 14.95 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 26.03 | +74.2% |
| 2021 | 50.8 | +95.1% |
| 2022 | 14.21 | -72.0% |
| 2023 | 13.96 | -1.8% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 13.96 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 456.54, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 13.96 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 59.9, 23% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Lebanon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +95.1% | 26.03 | 50.8 |
| 2020 | +74.2% | 14.95 | 26.03 |
| 2022 | -72.0% | 50.8 | 14.21 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 58.14 | 49.67 | 64.77 | 5 |
| 1990s | 30.04 | 22.84 | 47.95 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.57 | 13.5 | 21.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.77 | 13.87 | 18.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.25 | 13.96 | 50.8 | 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 185 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5482 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.209 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0399 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Lebanon?
- Number of maternal deaths in Lebanon was 13.96 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 64.77 in 1988.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.5 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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