Number of maternal deaths in Slovakia
Slovakia: Number of maternal deaths was 2.34 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Slovakia, 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 Slovakia is 2.34 Deaths, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Slovakia peaked at 17.3 Deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 2.31 Deaths, in 2020.
That places Slovakia 158th 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 Slovakia, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 17.3 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 16.52 Deaths | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 16.01 Deaths | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 15 Deaths | -6.3% |
| 1989 | 13.76 Deaths | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 14.22 Deaths | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 13.3 Deaths | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 11.17 Deaths | -16.0% |
| 1993 | 9.95 Deaths | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 8.21 Deaths | -17.5% |
| 1995 | 6.69 Deaths | -18.5% |
| 1996 | 6.15 Deaths | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 6.08 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 5.53 Deaths | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 5.08 Deaths | -8.1% |
| 2000 | 4.5 Deaths | -11.4% |
| 2001 | 4.12 Deaths | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 3.68 Deaths | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 3.63 Deaths | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 3.59 Deaths | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 3.6 Deaths | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 3.12 Deaths | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 3.5 Deaths | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 3.15 Deaths | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 3.39 Deaths | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 3.12 Deaths | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 3.11 Deaths | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 2.82 Deaths | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 2.86 Deaths | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 2.74 Deaths | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 2.54 Deaths | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 2.86 Deaths | +12.8% |
| 2017 | 2.78 Deaths | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 2.68 Deaths | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 2.75 Deaths | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 2.31 Deaths | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 6.94 Deaths | +200.0% |
| 2022 | 2.87 Deaths | -58.6% |
| 2023 | 2.34 Deaths | -18.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.72 Deaths | 13.76 Deaths | 17.3 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 8.64 Deaths | 5.08 Deaths | 14.22 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.63 Deaths | 3.12 Deaths | 4.5 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.83 Deaths | 2.54 Deaths | 3.12 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.62 Deaths | 2.31 Deaths | 6.94 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
- 155 United Arab Emirates 2.64 Deaths compare
- 156 Cape Verde 2.58 Deaths compare
- 157 Czechia 2.48 Deaths compare
- 159 Brunei Darussalam 2.27 Deaths compare
- 160 Denmark 2.12 Deaths compare
- 161 Puerto Rico 2.08 Deaths compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Slovakia?
- Number of maternal deaths in Slovakia was 2.34 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 Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.3 Deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.31 Deaths in 2020.
- How does Slovakia rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Slovakia ranks 158th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia 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.