Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Brazil
Brazil: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -37.04 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Brazil, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Brazil recorded -37.04 % change on previous year for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of down 79.9% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Brazil peaked at 47.83 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -37.04 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Brazil ranks 160th of 190 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, annual growth rate in Brazil, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -5.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -5.8 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1988 | -6.15 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 1989 | -8.2 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1990 | -7.14 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1991 | -9.62 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1992 | -10.64 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 1993 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 1994 | -4.88 % change on previous year | +104.9% |
| 1995 | -5.13 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1996 | -5.41 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1997 | -5.71 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1998 | -9.09 % change on previous year | +59.1% |
| 1999 | -10 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2000 | -11.11 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 2001 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 4.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -195.7% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -4.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | -4.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -10 % change on previous year | +110.0% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 5.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -5.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 27.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 47.83 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 2022 | -20.59 % change on previous year | -143.0% |
| 2023 | -37.04 % change on previous year | +79.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -6.41 % change on previous year | -8.2 % change on previous year | -5.48 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -7 % change on previous year | -10.64 % change on previous year | -2.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.38 % change on previous year | -11.11 % change on previous year | 4.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.45 % change on previous year | -10 % change on previous year | 5.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.49 % change on previous year | -37.04 % change on previous year | 47.83 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 157 Italy -35.9 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Australia -36.36 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Peru -36.36 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Belize -37.5 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Latvia -40 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Greece -42.86 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.86 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1539 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,496 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,476 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0296 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.63 % 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 Brazil?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Brazil was -37.04 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 47.83 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.04 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Brazil rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Brazil ranks 160th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Brazil 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.