Number of maternal deaths in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Number of maternal deaths was 0.4036 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 0.4036 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.3% on the previous year and down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 3.11 Deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.4036 Deaths, in 2023.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 185th 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3.11 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 2.88 Deaths | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 2.95 Deaths | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 2.96 Deaths | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 3.05 Deaths | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 2.9 Deaths | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 2.5 Deaths | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 2.14 Deaths | -14.3% |
| 1993 | 1.87 Deaths | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 1.69 Deaths | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 1.7 Deaths | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 1.6 Deaths | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 1.65 Deaths | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 1.65 Deaths | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.39 Deaths | -15.9% |
| 2000 | 1.15 Deaths | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 1.04 Deaths | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 0.8931 Deaths | -13.9% |
| 2003 | 0.8559 Deaths | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 0.7979 Deaths | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 0.7752 Deaths | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 0.7434 Deaths | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 0.7143 Deaths | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 0.6924 Deaths | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 0.6692 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6424 Deaths | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 0.6193 Deaths | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 0.598 Deaths | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 0.548 Deaths | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 0.5384 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 0.4943 Deaths | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 0.478 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 0.4655 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 0.4794 Deaths | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 0.4495 Deaths | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 0.4691 Deaths | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 0.6359 Deaths | +35.6% |
| 2022 | 0.555 Deaths | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 0.4036 Deaths | -27.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.99 Deaths | 2.88 Deaths | 3.11 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 1.91 Deaths | 1.39 Deaths | 2.9 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8328 Deaths | 0.6692 Deaths | 1.15 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5313 Deaths | 0.4495 Deaths | 0.6424 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5159 Deaths | 0.4036 Deaths | 0.6359 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 182 Estonia 0.5477 Deaths compare
- 183 North Macedonia 0.4655 Deaths compare
- 184 Montenegro 0.4072 Deaths compare
- 186 Tuvalu 0.3835 Deaths compare
- 187 Antigua and Barbuda 0.3823 Deaths compare
- 188 Malta 0.3536 Deaths compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Number of maternal deaths in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 0.4036 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 3.11 Deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4036 Deaths in 2023.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 185th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.