Number of maternal deaths by region in Latvia
Latvia: Number of maternal deaths by region was 3.3 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
3.3
Change on year
down 20.4%
World rank
156th
of 185 countries
All-time high
21.16
in 1985
All-time low
3.3
in 2020
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Number of maternal deaths by region in Latvia, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 3.3 for number of maternal deaths by region in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is down 20.4% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths by region in Latvia peaked at 21.16 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3.3, in 2020.
Latvia ranks 156th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths by region in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 21.16 | — |
| 1986 | 18.96 | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 18.94 | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 18.1 | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 17.02 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 17.71 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 14.78 | -16.6% |
| 1992 | 14.56 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 13.08 | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 13.71 | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 12.73 | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 8.8 | -30.9% |
| 1997 | 8.4 | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 8.15 | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 7.31 | -10.2% |
| 2000 | 6.71 | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 6.42 | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 5.9 | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 7.17 | +21.5% |
| 2004 | 6.54 | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 6.16 | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 5.99 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 5.88 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 5.38 | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 5.17 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 5.08 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 4.65 | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 4.61 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 4.42 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 4.92 | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 4.89 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 4.72 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 4.58 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 4.44 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 4.14 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 3.3 | -20.4% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 3.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.26, 63% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 3.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.31, 52% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.84 | 17.02 | 21.16 | 5 |
| 1990s | 11.92 | 7.31 | 17.71 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.13 | 5.17 | 7.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.64 | 4.14 | 5.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths by region in Latvia?
- Number of maternal deaths by region in Latvia was 3.3 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.16 in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3 in 2020.
- How does Latvia rank for number of maternal deaths by region?
- Latvia ranks 156th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is number of maternal deaths by region rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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