Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -6.67 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -6.67 % change on previous year for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is up 80.8% on the previous year and down 53.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 64.29 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -34.78 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places South Africa 97th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | -4.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -8.7 % change on previous year | +108.7% |
| 1990 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1991 | -5 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1992 | -10.53 % change on previous year | +110.5% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | -17.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 21.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1998 | -5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 12.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 2002 | 21.05 % change on previous year | +278.9% |
| 2003 | 8.7 % change on previous year | -58.7% |
| 2004 | 12 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 2005 | 10.71 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2007 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
| 2008 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -306.3% |
| 2009 | -17.65 % change on previous year | -382.4% |
| 2010 | -7.14 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2011 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2012 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2013 | -4.35 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2014 | -9.09 % change on previous year | +109.1% |
| 2015 | -10 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2016 | -11.11 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 2017 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | -6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 64.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | -34.78 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 2023 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -4.22 % change on previous year | -8.7 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -2.24 % change on previous year | -17.65 % change on previous year | 21.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.25 % change on previous year | -17.65 % change on previous year | 21.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.65 % change on previous year | -11.11 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.71 % change on previous year | -34.78 % change on previous year | 64.29 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 94 Malawi -6.25 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Uganda -6.45 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Jamaica -6.52 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Costa Rica -7.14 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Djibouti -7.14 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Guyana -7.14 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Mongolia -7.14 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Portugal -7.14 % change on previous year compare
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % 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 South Africa?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa was -6.67 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 64.29 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.78 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does South Africa rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 97th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.