Number of maternal deaths in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Number of maternal deaths was 6.16 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.16
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
131st
of 194 countries
All-time high
62.22
in 1985
All-time low
6.11
in 2022
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Number of maternal deaths in Republic of Moldova, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 6.16 for number of maternal deaths in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Republic of Moldova peaked at 62.22 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 6.11, in 2022.
That places Republic of Moldova 131st out of 194 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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 62.22 | — |
| 1986 | 60.36 | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 56.91 | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 50.56 | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 45.26 | -10.5% |
| 1990 | 43.74 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 41.06 | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 41.05 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 39.14 | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 37.13 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 33.03 | -11.1% |
| 1996 | 30.29 | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 30.67 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 25.89 | -15.6% |
| 1999 | 21.92 | -15.3% |
| 2000 | 18.97 | -13.4% |
| 2001 | 16.89 | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 15.22 | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 14.55 | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 14.58 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 13.8 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 13.14 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 12.84 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 12.52 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 12.14 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 10.82 | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 9.66 | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 9.23 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 8.82 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 10 | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 10.21 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 9.93 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 8.87 | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 8.46 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 8.1 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 10.57 | +30.5% |
| 2021 | 8.45 | -20.1% |
| 2022 | 6.11 | -27.6% |
| 2023 | 6.16 | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 55.06 | 45.26 | 62.22 | 5 |
| 1990s | 34.39 | 21.92 | 43.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.47 | 12.14 | 18.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.41 | 8.1 | 10.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.82 | 6.11 | 10.57 | 4 |
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More health data for Republic of Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,492 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 29 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.1953 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3359 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Republic of Moldova?
- Number of maternal deaths in Republic of Moldova was 6.16 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 62.22 in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.11 in 2022.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 131st out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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