Number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Number of maternal deaths was 2.64 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.64
Change on year
up 14.8%
World rank
154th
of 194 countries
All-time high
9.23
in 1994
All-time low
1.96
in 2007
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates, 1985–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths in United Arab Emirates is 2.64, measured in 2023.
The figure 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 154th of 194 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 | 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% |
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 |
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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 75-79, female, annual growth rate 13.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0013 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 20.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0017 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 World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- 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 154th out of 194 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, published as part of Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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