Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -1.87 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Least developed countries stood at -1.87 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 84.8% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 7.96 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -12.3 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Least developed countries ranks 12th of 47 groups on this measure, 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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -1.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -329.1% |
| 1988 | -3.1 % change on previous year | -174.7% |
| 1989 | -0.9132 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 1990 | 0.4608 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 1991 | -0.9174 % change on previous year | -299.1% |
| 1992 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -301.9% |
| 1993 | -0.4545 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 1994 | -3.2 % change on previous year | +603.2% |
| 1995 | -4.25 % change on previous year | +32.8% |
| 1996 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1997 | -2 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 1998 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -304.1% |
| 1999 | -9.8 % change on previous year | -340.2% |
| 2000 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 2001 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2002 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2003 | -2.98 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2004 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2005 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2006 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 0.6452 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 2008 | -0.641 % change on previous year | -199.4% |
| 2009 | -1.29 % change on previous year | +101.3% |
| 2010 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2011 | -3.31 % change on previous year | +153.3% |
| 2012 | -2.74 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 2013 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2014 | -0.7194 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2015 | -2.17 % change on previous year | +202.2% |
| 2016 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2017 | -3.05 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2018 | -5.51 % change on previous year | +80.5% |
| 2019 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2020 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2021 | 7.96 % change on previous year | -333.0% |
| 2022 | -12.3 % change on previous year | -254.4% |
| 2023 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -0.4183 % change on previous year | -3.1 % change on previous year | 4.15 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -1.57 % change on previous year | -9.8 % change on previous year | 4.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.82 % change on previous year | -3.26 % change on previous year | 0.6452 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.64 % change on previous year | -5.51 % change on previous year | -0.7194 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.4 % change on previous year | -12.3 % change on previous year | 7.96 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 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
- 15 Madagascar 4.65 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Least developed countries
- Population ages 35-39, female, annual growth rate 2.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, female, per capita 0.0255 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 3.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, male, per capita 0.0286 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 2.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, female, per capita 0.03 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, male, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Least developed countries was -1.87 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 7.96 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.3 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Least developed countries rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 12th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.