Number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Number of maternal deaths was 2.64 Deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates is 2.64 Deaths, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates peaked at 9.23 Deaths in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.96 Deaths, in 2007.
United Arab Emirates ranks 155th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7.53 Deaths | — |
| 1986 | 7.98 Deaths | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 8.07 Deaths | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 8.32 Deaths | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 8.45 Deaths | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 8.67 Deaths | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 8.72 Deaths | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 8.91 Deaths | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 8.88 Deaths | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 9.23 Deaths | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 8.1 Deaths | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 7.3 Deaths | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 6.56 Deaths | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 5.96 Deaths | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 5.48 Deaths | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 4.73 Deaths | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 3.99 Deaths | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 3.43 Deaths | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 3.08 Deaths | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 2.76 Deaths | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 2.51 Deaths | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 2.07 Deaths | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 1.96 Deaths | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 1.98 Deaths | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 2.51 Deaths | +26.7% |
| 2010 | 2.72 Deaths | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 2.88 Deaths | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 3.13 Deaths | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 3.29 Deaths | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 3.21 Deaths | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.11 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 3.03 Deaths | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 2.93 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 2.68 Deaths | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 2.58 Deaths | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 6.39 Deaths | +148.1% |
| 2021 | 5.8 Deaths | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 2.3 Deaths | -60.4% |
| 2023 | 2.64 Deaths | +14.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.07 Deaths | 7.53 Deaths | 8.45 Deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.78 Deaths | 5.48 Deaths | 9.23 Deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.9 Deaths | 1.96 Deaths | 4.73 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.96 Deaths | 2.58 Deaths | 3.29 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.28 Deaths | 2.3 Deaths | 6.39 Deaths | 4 |
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More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0009 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 1.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0009 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 39 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates?
- Number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates was 2.64 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 9.23 Deaths in 1994.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.96 Deaths in 2007.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for number of maternal deaths?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 155th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.