Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Latvia
Latvia: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -40 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Latvia, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Latvia recorded -40 % 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.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.0% on the previous year and down 260.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Latvia peaked at 75 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -40 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Latvia ranks 162nd 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 Latvia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -10 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | -5.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -205.9% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | -11.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | -18.75 % change on previous year | -381.2% |
| 1996 | -30.77 % change on previous year | +64.1% |
| 1997 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1998 | -12.5 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 14.29 % change on previous year | -214.3% |
| 2000 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 2001 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | -14.29 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 2009 | -16.67 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | -20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 25 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | -20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 75 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | -28.57 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 2023 | -40 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's -40 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -28.99 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Latvia's -40 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -27.21 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -2.42 % change on previous year | -10 % change on previous year | 5.88 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -6.95 % change on previous year | -30.77 % change on previous year | 14.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.11 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | 16.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.5 % change on previous year | -20 % change on previous year | 25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -40 % change on previous year | 75 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Latvia?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Latvia was -40 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 75 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was -40 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Latvia rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Latvia ranks 162nd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 260.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.