Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Vietnam
Vietnam: Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate was -5.71 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Vietnam, 1986–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Vietnam recorded -5.71 % change on previous year for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 27.6% on the previous year and up 37.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Vietnam peaked at 3.09 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -15.38 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Vietnam ranks 89th 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 Vietnam, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -8.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | -9.38 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1988 | -3.45 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -3.57 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1993 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +107.7% |
| 1994 | -8.33 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1995 | -9.09 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1996 | -15 % change on previous year | +65.0% |
| 1997 | -11.76 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1998 | -13.33 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1999 | -15.38 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -9.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -2 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +53.1% |
| 2007 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -168.8% |
| 2008 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2009 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -199.0% |
| 2010 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +102.1% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 2.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 3.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | -1 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 2016 | -8.08 % change on previous year | +708.1% |
| 2017 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 2018 | -9.2 % change on previous year | +109.2% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -2.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2022 | -7.89 % change on previous year | +507.9% |
| 2023 | -5.71 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's -5.71 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -10.56 % change on previous year, 54% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's -5.71 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -11.76 % change on previous year, 49% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -5.35 % change on previous year | -9.38 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -8.79 % change on previous year | -15.38 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.2 % change on previous year | -9.09 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.95 % change on previous year | -9.2 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.36 % change on previous year | -7.89 % change on previous year | -1.3 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0357 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Vietnam?
- Number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate in Vietnam was -5.71 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 3.09 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.38 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Vietnam rank for number of maternal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Vietnam ranks 89th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.