Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -69.23 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded -69.23 % 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 130.8% on the previous year and down 315.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 225 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -69.23 % change on previous year, in 2023.
New Zealand ranks 177th 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -10 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -211.1% |
| 1988 | 10 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1989 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -190.9% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -10 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -11.11 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 1994 | -12.5 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 14.29 % change on previous year | -214.3% |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | -12.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | -14.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 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 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | -20 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 25 % change on previous year | -225.0% |
| 2016 | -20 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 225 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | -69.23 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.505 % change on previous year | -10 % change on previous year | 11.11 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -3.18 % change on previous year | -12.5 % change on previous year | 14.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.19 % change on previous year | -14.29 % change on previous year | 16.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.17 % change on previous year | -20 % change on previous year | 25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.94 % change on previous year | -69.23 % change on previous year | 225 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 174 Belgium -66.67 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Brunei Darussalam -66.67 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Slovenia -66.67 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Thailand -70.59 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Cyprus -75 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Puerto Rico -80 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Singapore -80 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand was -69.23 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 225 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -69.23 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does New Zealand rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 177th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 315.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.