Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 7.24 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.24
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
126th
of 195 countries
All-time high
97.4
in 1986
All-time low
7.24
in 2023
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Number of maternal deaths in Turkmenistan, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths in Turkmenistan stood at 7.24. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Turkmenistan peaked at 97.4 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 7.24, in 2023.
Turkmenistan ranks 126th 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 Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 96.41 | — |
| 1986 | 97.4 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 96.56 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 92.48 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 86.49 | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 81.17 | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 77.82 | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 74.61 | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 69.85 | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 65.04 | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 59.32 | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 51.89 | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 44.63 | -14.0% |
| 1998 | 37.52 | -15.9% |
| 1999 | 31.15 | -17.0% |
| 2000 | 27.13 | -12.9% |
| 2001 | 23.88 | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 21.4 | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 19.65 | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 18.69 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 18.2 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 17.55 | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 16.36 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 14.9 | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 13.46 | -9.6% |
| 2010 | 12.52 | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 11.87 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 11.53 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 11.32 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 10.81 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 10.33 | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 9.77 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 9.39 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 9.02 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 8.65 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 8.81 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 9.12 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 7.51 | -17.6% |
| 2023 | 7.24 | -3.7% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 7.24 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 36.13, 20% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 7.24 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.94, 1.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 93.87 | 86.49 | 97.4 | 5 |
| 1990s | 59.3 | 31.15 | 81.17 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.12 | 13.46 | 27.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.52 | 8.65 | 12.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.17 | 7.24 | 9.12 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Turkmenistan?
- Number of maternal deaths in Turkmenistan was 7.24 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 97.4 in 1986.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.24 in 2023.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Turkmenistan ranks 126th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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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