Number of maternal deaths in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Number of maternal deaths was 121.97 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Russian Federation, 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 Russian Federation is 121.97 Deaths, 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 Russian Federation peaked at 1,985 Deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 121.97 Deaths, in 2023.
Russian Federation 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 in Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,985 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 1,756 Deaths | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 1,661 Deaths | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 1,502 Deaths | -9.5% |
| 1989 | 1,347 Deaths | -10.4% |
| 1990 | 1,184 Deaths | -12.1% |
| 1991 | 1,053 Deaths | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 1,013 Deaths | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 1,078 Deaths | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 1,213 Deaths | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 1,134 Deaths | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 922.15 Deaths | -18.7% |
| 1997 | 761.09 Deaths | -17.5% |
| 1998 | 688.14 Deaths | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 665.37 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 646.68 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 634.14 Deaths | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 653.77 Deaths | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 666.17 Deaths | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 619.84 Deaths | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 560.62 Deaths | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 477.86 Deaths | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 468.45 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 462 Deaths | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 423.57 Deaths | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 416.47 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 355.77 Deaths | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 341.52 Deaths | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 315.29 Deaths | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 306.23 Deaths | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 286.23 Deaths | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 259.39 Deaths | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 207.75 Deaths | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 193.99 Deaths | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 175.78 Deaths | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 273.94 Deaths | +55.8% |
| 2021 | 292.45 Deaths | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 173.59 Deaths | -40.6% |
| 2023 | 121.97 Deaths | -29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,650 Deaths | 1,347 Deaths | 1,985 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 971.13 Deaths | 665.37 Deaths | 1,213 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 561.31 Deaths | 423.57 Deaths | 666.17 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 285.84 Deaths | 175.78 Deaths | 416.47 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 215.49 Deaths | 121.97 Deaths | 292.45 Deaths | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Russian Federation?
- Number of maternal deaths in Russian Federation was 121.97 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 Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 1,985 Deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.97 Deaths in 2023.
- How does Russian Federation rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Russian Federation ranks 75th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation 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.