Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Benin
Benin: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -3.85 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Benin, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Benin stood at -3.85 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Benin peaked at 16.67 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -6.25 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Benin ranks 79th 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 Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -5.26 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1989 | -5.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | -5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1993 | -6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 13.33 % change on previous year | -313.3% |
| 1995 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -144.1% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 9.52 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2010 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 2011 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 4 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 3.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | -3.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -203.8% |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | -3.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | -3.85 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -3.95 % change on previous year | -5.56 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -0.4681 % change on previous year | -6.25 % change on previous year | 13.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.83 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 16.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | 4.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9259 % change on previous year | -3.85 % change on previous year | 3.85 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 76 Sierra Leone -3.16 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Gambia -3.33 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Solomon Islands -3.7 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Cameroon -3.85 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Equatorial Guinea -4.04 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Kenya -4.35 % change on previous year compare
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Benin?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Benin was -3.85 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 16.67 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.25 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Benin rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Benin ranks 79th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Benin 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.