Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Oman
Oman: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 10.67 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Oman, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Oman recorded 10.67 for number of maternal deaths in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Oman peaked at 61.03 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.08, in 2006.
Oman ranks 117th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 27.82 | — |
| 1986 | 25.56 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 23.68 | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 22.08 | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 20.56 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 18.98 | -7.7% |
| 1991 | 17.53 | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 16.35 | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 15.16 | -7.3% |
| 1994 | 14.12 | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 13.13 | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 12.39 | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 11.68 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 11.04 | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 10.5 | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 10.09 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 9.83 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 9.74 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 9.74 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 9.44 | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 9.27 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 9.08 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 9.36 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 9.5 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 10.24 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 10.94 | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 10.51 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 11.4 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 12.23 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 12.55 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 12.82 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 13.07 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 13.12 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 12.5 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 12.08 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 27.39 | +126.7% |
| 2021 | 61.03 | +122.8% |
| 2022 | 10.22 | -83.2% |
| 2023 | 10.67 | +4.4% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 10.67 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.51, 3.0× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Oman's 10.67 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 59.9, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +126.7% | 12.08 | 27.39 |
| 2021 | +122.8% | 27.39 | 61.03 |
| 2022 | -83.2% | 61.03 | 10.22 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23.94 | 20.56 | 27.82 | 5 |
| 1990s | 14.09 | 10.5 | 18.98 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.63 | 9.08 | 10.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.12 | 10.51 | 13.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.33 | 10.22 | 61.03 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More health data for Oman
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8969 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3507 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 221 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0388 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Oman?
- Number of maternal deaths in Oman was 10.67 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 61.03 in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.08 in 2006.
- How does Oman rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Oman ranks 117th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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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