Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Sweden
Sweden: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -20 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Sweden is -20 % change on previous year, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 20.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 20 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -20 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Sweden 133rd 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 12.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -10 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | -11.11 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 1995 | -12.5 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1996 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1997 | -16.67 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 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 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | -20 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.9 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 12.5 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -6.46 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 20 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.33 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | 20 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.17 % change on previous year | -20 % change on previous year | 20 % change on previous year | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Sweden?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Sweden was -20 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 20 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -20 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Sweden rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Sweden ranks 133rd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Sweden 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.