Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Latvia
Latvia: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 57 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Latvia, 1985–2015
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.
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 29 | — |
| 1986 | 34 | +17.2% |
| 1987 | 42 | +23.5% |
| 1988 | 30 | -28.6% |
| 1989 | 58 | +93.3% |
| 1990 | 25 | -56.9% |
| 1991 | 33 | +32.0% |
| 1992 | 32 | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 28 | -12.5% |
| 1994 | 43 | +53.6% |
| 1995 | 21 | -51.2% |
| 1996 | 18 | -14.3% |
| 1997 | 39 | +116.7% |
| 1998 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 41 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 26 | -36.6% |
| 2001 | 25 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 5 | -80.0% |
| 2003 | 14 | +180.0% |
| 2004 | 9 | -35.7% |
| 2005 | 5 | -44.4% |
| 2006 | 9 | +80.0% |
| 2007 | 27 | +200.0% |
| 2008 | 9 | -66.7% |
| 2009 | 36 | +300.0% |
| 2010 | 18 | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 19 | — |
| 2013 | 9 | -52.6% |
| 2014 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 57 | +470.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 57 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4, 14.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 57 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5, 10.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Latvia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +470.0% | 10 | 57 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More gender data for Latvia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 242.79 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.87 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,535 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,535 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.3312 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 6,644 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 7,068 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 6,775 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 7,216 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 7,299 (2025)
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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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.