Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Romania
Romania: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 21.45 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
21.45
Change on year
down 8.8%
World rank
111th
of 195 countries
All-time high
661.3
in 1986
All-time low
21.45
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Number of maternal deaths in Romania, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths in Romania is 21.45, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.8% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Romania peaked at 661.3 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 21.45, in 2023.
That places Romania 111th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 639.55 | — |
| 1986 | 661.3 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 650.98 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 597.2 | -8.3% |
| 1989 | 521.78 | -12.6% |
| 1990 | 372.26 | -28.7% |
| 1991 | 292.98 | -21.3% |
| 1992 | 256.17 | -12.6% |
| 1993 | 225.11 | -12.1% |
| 1994 | 203.36 | -9.7% |
| 1995 | 181.92 | -10.5% |
| 1996 | 167.88 | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 155.79 | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 136.21 | -12.6% |
| 1999 | 118.02 | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 103.22 | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 89.83 | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 82.87 | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 77.99 | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 72.35 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 68.59 | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 61.2 | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 56.7 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 59.83 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 59.45 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 51.81 | -12.8% |
| 2011 | 40.78 | -21.3% |
| 2012 | 38.72 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 33.8 | -12.7% |
| 2014 | 35.8 | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 36.1 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 35.83 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 35.57 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 31.85 | -10.5% |
| 2019 | 27.63 | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 30.53 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 36.86 | +20.7% |
| 2022 | 23.52 | -36.2% |
| 2023 | 21.45 | -8.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 21.45 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.51, 6.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Romania's 21.45 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.94, 5.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 614.16 | 521.78 | 661.3 | 5 |
| 1990s | 210.97 | 118.02 | 372.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.2 | 56.7 | 103.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.79 | 27.63 | 51.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.09 | 21.45 | 36.86 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More health data for Romania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 113 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % 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 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % 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 0.0248 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Romania?
- Number of maternal deaths in Romania was 21.45 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 661.3 in 1986.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.45 in 2023.
- How does Romania rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Romania ranks 111th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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