Number of maternal deaths in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number of maternal deaths was 40.18 Deaths in 2023. ▼ Falling
Number of maternal deaths in Saudi Arabia, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths in Saudi Arabia stood at 40.18 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.0% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Saudi Arabia peaked at 144.51 Deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 40.18 Deaths, in 2023.
Saudi Arabia ranks 95th of 195 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 39 years of available data.
Number of maternal deaths in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 144.51 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 140.55 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 137.1 Deaths | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 132.69 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 127.63 Deaths | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 122.47 Deaths | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 118.41 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 113.74 Deaths | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 110.88 Deaths | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 107.95 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 104.67 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 101.33 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 98.3 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 95.67 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 91.66 Deaths | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 89.11 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 81.81 Deaths | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 74.78 Deaths | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 69.06 Deaths | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 64.87 Deaths | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 63.35 Deaths | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 63.47 Deaths | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 63.92 Deaths | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 61.25 Deaths | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 57.88 Deaths | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 53.37 Deaths | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 52.29 Deaths | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 51.16 Deaths | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 47.95 Deaths | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 47.67 Deaths | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 46.53 Deaths | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 47.49 Deaths | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 48.48 Deaths | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 47.98 Deaths | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 43.24 Deaths | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 57.22 Deaths | +32.3% |
| 2021 | 61.43 Deaths | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 44.14 Deaths | -28.1% |
| 2023 | 40.18 Deaths | -9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 136.5 Deaths | 127.63 Deaths | 144.51 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 106.51 Deaths | 91.66 Deaths | 122.47 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.95 Deaths | 57.88 Deaths | 89.11 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.61 Deaths | 43.24 Deaths | 53.37 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.74 Deaths | 40.18 Deaths | 61.43 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More health data for Saudi Arabia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3736 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 483.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 829 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 3.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1203 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Saudi Arabia?
- Number of maternal deaths in Saudi Arabia was 40.18 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 144.51 Deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.18 Deaths in 2023.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 95th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.