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United Kingdom: Number of maternal deaths

In , United Kingdom's Number of maternal deaths was 57.00.

That's down 43.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 1,273.28 . United Kingdom ranks #90 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 51.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.DTHS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

United Kingdom Number of maternal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
100.00
Trough
57.00
1-year change
-43.0%
5-year change
-17.4%
-3.7% / yr
10-year change
-16.2%
-1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of maternal deaths
57.0000
100.0000
90.0000
93.0000
65.0000
69.0000
69.0000
73.0000
71.0000
70.0000

About Number of maternal deaths

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.

Indicator code: SH.MMR.DTHSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Number of maternal deaths in 2023?
In 2023, United Kingdom's Number of maternal deaths was 57.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Number of maternal deaths rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Number of maternal deaths fell 43.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Number of maternal deaths?
In 2023, United Kingdom ranked #90 out of 194 countries reporting Number of maternal deaths.
How does United Kingdom's Number of maternal deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of maternal deaths in 2023 was 1,273.28, so United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 51.
What is Number of maternal deaths and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.DTHS), CC BY 4.0.