Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -6.17 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Afghanistan is -6.17 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 60.5% on the previous year and down 517.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 20 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -15.62 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Afghanistan ranks 93rd of 190 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, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -15.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | -14.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 1990 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -706.5% |
| 1991 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 1992 | -2.04 % change on previous year | +102.0% |
| 1993 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -304.2% |
| 1994 | 20 % change on previous year | +380.0% |
| 1995 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 7.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | -7.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | -8.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -9.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -1 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -201.0% |
| 2016 | -5.05 % change on previous year | -594.9% |
| 2017 | -4.26 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2018 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2019 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 2020 | 7.06 % change on previous year | -407.1% |
| 2021 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 2022 | -15.62 % change on previous year | -384.4% |
| 2023 | -6.17 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -7.75 % change on previous year | -15.38 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 4.36 % change on previous year | -2.04 % change on previous year | 20 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.32 % change on previous year | -8.33 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.5 % change on previous year | -9.09 % change on previous year | 1.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.31 % change on previous year | -15.62 % change on previous year | 7.06 % change on previous year | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -6.17 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 20 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.62 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Afghanistan rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 93rd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 517.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of maternal deaths Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of maternal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.