Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in United States of America
United States of America: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -18.67 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in United States of America, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in United States of America stood at -18.67 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 41.3% on the previous year and down 1,257.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in United States of America peaked at 34.15 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -31.82 % change on previous year, in 2022.
United States of America ranks 131st of 190 countries on this measure, 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 United States of America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +95.5% |
| 1989 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1991 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 1992 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +104.2% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | -2.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | -2.22 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1996 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1997 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -202.4% |
| 1999 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +95.3% |
| 2000 | 6.67 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 2001 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2002 | 2 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2003 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +96.1% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 1.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +96.3% |
| 2007 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2008 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +96.6% |
| 2010 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -196.7% |
| 2011 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 2012 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2014 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +195.2% |
| 2015 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 2016 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2017 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -148.6% |
| 2018 | -2.9 % change on previous year | +102.9% |
| 2019 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2020 | 24.24 % change on previous year | -1724.2% |
| 2021 | 34.15 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2022 | -31.82 % change on previous year | -193.2% |
| 2023 | -18.67 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year | 4.55 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -0.6086 % change on previous year | -4.17 % change on previous year | 4.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.93 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 6.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9975 % change on previous year | -3.33 % change on previous year | 4.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.98 % change on previous year | -31.82 % change on previous year | 34.15 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 128 China -17.65 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Sri Lanka -18.06 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Timor-Leste -18.06 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Canada -19.23 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Sweden -20 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Colombia -20.75 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in United States of America?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in United States of America was -18.67 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 34.15 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.82 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does United States of America rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- United States of America ranks 131st out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,257.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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.