Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Russia
Russia: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 121.97 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Russia, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths in Russia is 121.97, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.7% on the previous year and down 61.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Russia peaked at 1,985 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 121.97, in 2023.
Russia ranks 75th 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 Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,985 | — |
| 1986 | 1,756 | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 1,661 | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 1,502 | -9.5% |
| 1989 | 1,347 | -10.4% |
| 1990 | 1,184 | -12.1% |
| 1991 | 1,053 | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 1,013 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 1,078 | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 1,213 | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 1,134 | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 922.15 | -18.7% |
| 1997 | 761.09 | -17.5% |
| 1998 | 688.14 | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 665.37 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 646.68 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 634.14 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 653.77 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 666.17 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 619.84 | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 560.62 | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 477.86 | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 468.45 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 462 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 423.57 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 416.47 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 355.77 | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 341.52 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 315.29 | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 306.23 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 286.23 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 259.39 | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 207.75 | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 193.99 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 175.78 | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 273.94 | +55.8% |
| 2021 | 292.45 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 173.59 | -40.6% |
| 2023 | 121.97 | -29.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 121.97 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.51, 34.8× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Russia's 121.97 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.94, 30.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Russia 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 | +55.8% | 175.78 | 273.94 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,650 | 1,347 | 1,985 | 5 |
| 1990s | 971.13 | 665.37 | 1,213 | 10 |
| 2000s | 561.31 | 423.57 | 666.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 285.84 | 175.78 | 416.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 215.49 | 121.97 | 292.45 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More health data for Russia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % 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 0.0237 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Russia?
- Number of maternal deaths in Russia was 121.97 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,985 in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.97 in 2023.
- How does Russia rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Russia ranks 75th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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