Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Latvia

Latvia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 57 in 2015. β—† Volatile

Latest (2015)
57
Change on year
up 470.0%
World rank
49th
of 146 countries
All-time high
58
in 1989
All-time low
0
in 2011
Years of data
31
1985–2015

Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Latvia, 1985–2015

02040601985200020151985: 291986: 341987: 421988: 301989: 581990: 251991: 331992: 321993: 281994: 431995: 211996: 181997: 391998: 411999: 412000: 262001: 252002: 52003: 142004: 92005: 52006: 92007: 272008: 92009: 362010: 182011: 02012: 192013: 92014: 102015: 57

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Latvia is 57, measured in 2015.

That represents a change of up 470.0% on the previous year and up 1,040.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Latvia peaked at 58 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2011.

Latvia ranks 49th of 146 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 38.6 29 58 5
1990s 32.1 18 43 10
2000s 16.5 5 36 10
2010s 18.83 0 57 6

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 46 Honduras 65 compare
  2. 47 Panama 59.45 compare
  3. 48 Brazil 57.7 compare
  4. 50 St. Lucia 52.1 compare
  5. 51 Mongolia 49 compare
  6. 52 Colombia 48.46 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places β†’

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All data for Latvia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Latvia?
Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Latvia was 57 in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 58 in 1989.
What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2011.
How does Latvia rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
Latvia ranks 49th out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,040.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
146 places, 3,284 data points, 1985–2023
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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.