Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 37.62 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Tajikistan, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths in Tajikistan is 37.62, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Tajikistan peaked at 197.59 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 37.62, in 2023.
Tajikistan ranks 99th 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 187.93 | — |
| 1986 | 184.23 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 193.15 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 185.25 | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 197.59 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 186.01 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 184.12 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 193.43 | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 191.72 | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 191.65 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 181.75 | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 158.07 | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 153.85 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 146.81 | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 126.05 | -14.1% |
| 2000 | 105.84 | -16.0% |
| 2001 | 109.02 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 90.98 | -16.6% |
| 2003 | 75.08 | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 73.97 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 72.18 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 71.27 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 64.91 | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 64.52 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 67.1 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 64.63 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 63.33 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 58.83 | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 55.42 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 55.88 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 55.99 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 54.86 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 45.57 | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 44.78 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 44.8 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 70.34 | +57.0% |
| 2021 | 68.15 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 39.63 | -41.9% |
| 2023 | 37.62 | -5.1% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 37.62 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 456.54, 8% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 37.62 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.94, 9.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Tajikistan 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 | +57.0% | 44.8 | 70.34 |
| 2022 | -41.9% | 68.15 | 39.63 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 189.63 | 184.23 | 197.59 | 5 |
| 1990s | 171.35 | 126.05 | 193.43 | 10 |
| 2000s | 79.49 | 64.52 | 109.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.41 | 44.78 | 64.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.94 | 37.62 | 70.34 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More health data for Tajikistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9561 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,061 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.6758 % 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 0.0596 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6416 % 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 0.0629 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Tajikistan?
- Number of maternal deaths in Tajikistan was 37.62 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 197.59 in 1989.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.62 in 2023.
- How does Tajikistan rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Tajikistan ranks 99th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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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