Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in China
China: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -17.65 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in China, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in China stood at -17.65 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 22.4% on the previous year and down 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in China peaked at 5.17 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -27.59 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places China 128th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | -9.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 3.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -27.59 % change on previous year | -872.4% |
| 1992 | -14.29 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1993 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 1994 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1995 | -6.67 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1996 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +114.3% |
| 1997 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 1998 | -9.09 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1999 | -3 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 2000 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -134.4% |
| 2001 | -11.22 % change on previous year | -1188.8% |
| 2002 | -5.75 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2003 | -7.32 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 2004 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 2005 | -5.41 % change on previous year | +105.4% |
| 2006 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2007 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 2008 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -203.1% |
| 2009 | -5.97 % change on previous year | -294.0% |
| 2010 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2011 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2012 | 5.17 % change on previous year | -255.2% |
| 2013 | -11.48 % change on previous year | -321.9% |
| 2014 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 2015 | -13.21 % change on previous year | +613.2% |
| 2016 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -83.5% |
| 2017 | -4.44 % change on previous year | +104.4% |
| 2018 | -20.93 % change on previous year | +370.9% |
| 2019 | -8.82 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2020 | -25.81 % change on previous year | +192.5% |
| 2021 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 2022 | -22.73 % change on previous year | +422.7% |
| 2023 | -17.65 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.59 % change on previous year | -9.68 % change on previous year | 3.33 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -9.7 % change on previous year | -27.59 % change on previous year | 3.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.15 % change on previous year | -11.22 % change on previous year | 3.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.58 % change on previous year | -20.93 % change on previous year | 5.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -17.63 % change on previous year | -25.81 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
- 125 Cuba -15.38 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Austria -16.67 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Hungary -16.67 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Sri Lanka -18.06 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Timor-Leste -18.06 % change on previous year compare
- 131 United States of America -18.67 % change on previous year compare
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -8.22 % 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 0.0159 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -8.73 % 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 China?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in China was -17.65 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 5.17 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.59 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does China rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- China ranks 128th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.