Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -1.77 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Africa Western and Central recorded -1.77 % change on previous year for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 64.9% on the previous year and down 331.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central peaked at 2.65 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -5.04 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Africa Western and Central 11th out of 47 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 1.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 1.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 1 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1993 | -0.9901 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 1 % change on previous year | -201.0% |
| 1995 | 0.9901 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 0.9804 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 0.9709 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 1999 | 0.9434 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2000 | 0.9346 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 2002 | 0.9091 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9009 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0.8929 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +197.3% |
| 2007 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 2008 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2009 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2012 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 0.7634 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2014 | 0.7576 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -2.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | -2.31 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2018 | -3.15 % change on previous year | +36.5% |
| 2019 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2020 | -2.48 % change on previous year | +52.5% |
| 2021 | 0.8475 % change on previous year | -134.2% |
| 2022 | -5.04 % change on previous year | -695.0% |
| 2023 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5128 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.7828 % change on previous year | -0.9901 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.49 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 2.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2273 % change on previous year | -3.15 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.11 % change on previous year | -5.04 % change on previous year | 0.8475 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 8 Namibia 13.4 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Iraq 13.24 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Syrian Arab Republic 11.11 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Oman 10 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Senegal 8.33 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Gabon 6.67 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Eswatini 6.06 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Africa Western and Central
- Population ages 35-39, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, female, per capita 0.0237 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, female, annual growth rate 2.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, male, per capita 0.0278 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, male, annual growth rate 2.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, female, per capita 0.0277 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate 2.27 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central was -1.77 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 2.65 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.04 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 11th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is down 331.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.