Number of maternal deaths in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Number of maternal deaths was 2.08 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico is 2.08 Deaths, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 79.8% on the previous year and down 63.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Puerto Rico peaked at 22.48 Deaths in 1989 and was at its lowest, 1.97 Deaths, in 2020.
That places Puerto Rico 161st out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 20.33 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 19.23 Deaths | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 18.65 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 19.29 Deaths | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 22.48 Deaths | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 21.02 Deaths | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 17.06 Deaths | -18.8% |
| 1992 | 17.14 Deaths | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 16.77 Deaths | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 16.14 Deaths | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 15.63 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 15.39 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 14.82 Deaths | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 13.74 Deaths | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 13.1 Deaths | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 12.97 Deaths | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 11.68 Deaths | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 10.32 Deaths | -11.6% |
| 2003 | 9.99 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 10.23 Deaths | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 10.28 Deaths | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 9.21 Deaths | -10.3% |
| 2007 | 8.63 Deaths | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 7.84 Deaths | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 7.39 Deaths | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 7.41 Deaths | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 7.08 Deaths | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 6.56 Deaths | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 5.75 Deaths | -12.3% |
| 2014 | 5.52 Deaths | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 4.8 Deaths | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 4.43 Deaths | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 4.16 Deaths | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 2.83 Deaths | -31.9% |
| 2019 | 2.54 Deaths | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 1.97 Deaths | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 9.38 Deaths | +376.0% |
| 2022 | 10.3 Deaths | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 2.08 Deaths | -79.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 Deaths | 18.65 Deaths | 22.48 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 16.08 Deaths | 13.1 Deaths | 21.02 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.86 Deaths | 7.39 Deaths | 12.97 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.11 Deaths | 2.54 Deaths | 7.41 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.93 Deaths | 1.97 Deaths | 10.3 Deaths | 4 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -20 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Puerto Rico?
- Number of maternal deaths in Puerto Rico was 2.08 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 22.48 Deaths in 1989.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.97 Deaths in 2020.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Puerto Rico ranks 161st out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.