Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Asia
South Asia: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -8.51 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Asia, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Asia stood at -8.51 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 74.1% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Asia peaked at 34.62 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -32.86 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places South Asia 26th out of 47 groups 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 Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -3.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1988 | -3.72 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1989 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1990 | -3.08 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1991 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1992 | -3.69 % change on previous year | +170.4% |
| 1993 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1994 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1995 | -2.48 % change on previous year | +69.1% |
| 1996 | -2.54 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1997 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1998 | -3.21 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1999 | -3.31 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2000 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2001 | -4.12 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
| 2002 | -5.52 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 2003 | -5.84 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2004 | -6.21 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2005 | -7.35 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2006 | -7.14 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2007 | -6.84 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2008 | -6.42 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2009 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2010 | -7.29 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 2011 | -6.74 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2012 | -6.02 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2013 | -6.41 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2014 | -6.85 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2015 | -4.41 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2016 | -6.15 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 2017 | -6.56 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2018 | -3.51 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 2019 | -5.45 % change on previous year | +55.5% |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 34.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | -32.86 % change on previous year | -194.9% |
| 2023 | -8.51 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -3.43 % change on previous year | -3.83 % change on previous year | -2.58 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -2.57 % change on previous year | -3.69 % change on previous year | -1.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.82 % change on previous year | -7.35 % change on previous year | -2.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.94 % change on previous year | -7.29 % change on previous year | -3.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.69 % change on previous year | -32.86 % change on previous year | 34.62 % change on previous year | 4 |
More health data for South Asia
- Population ages 70-74, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0109 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, male, annual growth rate 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 6.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, male, per capita 0.0441 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, male, per capita 0.0101 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Asia?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in South Asia was -8.51 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.62 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.86 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does South Asia rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- South Asia ranks 26th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.