Number of maternal deaths in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Number of maternal deaths was 180 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of maternal deaths in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985–2023
Source: Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysis
In 2023, number of maternal deaths in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 180. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 1,600 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 180, in 2023.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 70th out of 194 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 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,600 | — |
| 1986 | 1,600 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1,600 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1,600 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1,500 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1,500 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,400 | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 1,300 | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 1,300 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,200 | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1,200 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,100 | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 1,000 | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 960 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 920 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 860 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 770 | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 730 | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 680 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 640 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 580 | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 520 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 460 | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 410 | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 360 | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 320 | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 310 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 280 | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 260 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 240 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 230 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 220 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 230 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 200 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 180 | -10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,580 | 1,500 | 1,600 | 5 |
| 1990s | 1,360 | 1,200 | 1,500 | 10 |
| 2000s | 824 | 580 | 1,100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 339 | 230 | 520 | 10 |
| 2020s | 207.5 | 180 | 230 | 4 |
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- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.2984 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.65 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Number of maternal deaths in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 180 in 2023, according to Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,600 in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 180 in 2023.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for number of maternal deaths?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 70th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of maternal deaths rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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A maternal death refers to the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.