Number of maternal deaths by region in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Number of maternal deaths by region was 197.2 deaths in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths by region in Russian Federation, 1985–2020
Source: UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths by region in Russian Federation is 197.2 deaths, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 77.9% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths by region in Russian Federation peaked at 2,595 deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 110.83 deaths, in 2019.
That places Russian Federation 72nd out of 185 countries with data for 2020, 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 by region in Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2,595 deaths | — |
| 1986 | 2,240 deaths | -13.7% |
| 1987 | 2,143 deaths | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 1,792 deaths | -16.4% |
| 1989 | 1,620 deaths | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 1,561 deaths | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 1,282 deaths | -17.9% |
| 1992 | 1,064 deaths | -16.9% |
| 1993 | 1,203 deaths | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 1,265 deaths | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 1,253 deaths | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 1,160 deaths | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 848.99 deaths | -26.8% |
| 1998 | 780.41 deaths | -8.1% |
| 1999 | 753.82 deaths | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 680.85 deaths | -9.7% |
| 2001 | 601.46 deaths | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 690.83 deaths | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 619.86 deaths | -10.3% |
| 2004 | 532.04 deaths | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 473.74 deaths | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 408.92 deaths | -13.7% |
| 2007 | 358.81 deaths | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 324.29 deaths | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 343.41 deaths | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 312.98 deaths | -8.9% |
| 2011 | 265.12 deaths | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 236.97 deaths | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 211.49 deaths | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 193.03 deaths | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 203.27 deaths | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 160.15 deaths | -21.2% |
| 2017 | 147.73 deaths | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 140.91 deaths | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 110.83 deaths | -21.3% |
| 2020 | 197.2 deaths | +77.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,078 deaths | 1,620 deaths | 2,595 deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 1,117 deaths | 753.82 deaths | 1,561 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 503.42 deaths | 324.29 deaths | 690.83 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 198.25 deaths | 110.83 deaths | 312.98 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 197.2 deaths | 197.2 deaths | 197.2 deaths | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths by region in Russian Federation?
- Number of maternal deaths by region in Russian Federation was 197.2 deaths in 2020, according to UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 2,595 deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 110.83 deaths in 2019.
- How does Russian Federation rank for number of maternal deaths by region?
- Russian Federation ranks 72nd out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is number of maternal deaths by region rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by 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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Estimated number of maternal deaths in a given year.