Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Number of maternal deaths (Our World) was 2.64 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates, 1985–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates is 2.64, 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 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.96, 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 (Our World) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7.53 | — |
| 1986 | 7.98 | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 8.07 | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 8.32 | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 8.45 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 8.67 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 8.72 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 8.91 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 8.88 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 9.23 | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 8.1 | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 7.3 | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 6.56 | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 5.96 | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 5.48 | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 4.73 | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 3.99 | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 3.43 | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 3.08 | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 2.76 | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 2.51 | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 2.07 | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 1.96 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 1.98 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 2.51 | +26.7% |
| 2010 | 2.72 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 2.88 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 3.13 | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 3.29 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 3.21 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.11 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 3.03 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 2.93 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 2.68 | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 2.58 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 6.39 | +148.1% |
| 2021 | 5.8 | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 2.3 | -60.4% |
| 2023 | 2.64 | +14.8% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 2.64 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.51, 75% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 2.64 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 59.9, 4% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of maternal deaths (Our World) in United Arab Emirates 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 | +148.1% | 2.58 | 6.39 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.07 | 7.53 | 8.45 | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.78 | 5.48 | 9.23 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 1.96 | 4.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.96 | 2.58 | 3.29 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.28 | 2.3 | 6.39 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 287 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0263 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 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 9.23 in 1994.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.96 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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