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Gabon Maternal deaths (number) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Maternal deaths (number) in Gabon stood at 159.9 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO. The latest value is up 7.7% from 148.5 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 143.3 deaths (up 12% since). The highest value since 1985 was 171.6 deaths in 2021, the lowest 60.81 deaths in 2003. Gabon ranked 72nd highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

Data source: WHO GHO · Unit: deaths · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1985–2023

Key facts

What is the latest Maternal deaths (number) in Gabon?

Maternal deaths (number) in Gabon stood at 159.9 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO.

Is Maternal deaths (number) in Gabon rising or falling?

The latest value is up 7.7% from 148.5 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 143.3 deaths (up 12% since).

How does Gabon rank for Maternal deaths (number)?

Gabon ranked 72nd highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

What is the highest Maternal deaths (number) on record in Gabon?

The highest value since 1985 was 171.6 deaths in 2021, the lowest 60.81 deaths in 2003.

Metadata for Maternal deaths (number) in Gabon
IndicatorMaternal deaths (number)
CountryGabon
CategoryDemographics
Unitdeaths
SourceWHO GHO
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 159.9 deaths (2023)

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Source:World Health Organization via WHO GHO — series MORT_MATERNALNUM
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Health Organization. (2026). Maternal deaths (number) — Gabon [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/GAB. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM

MLA

World Health Organization. "Maternal deaths (number) — Gabon." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/GAB. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM.

Chicago

World Health Organization. 2026. "Maternal deaths (number) — Gabon." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/GAB. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_mortality_by_cause_gab,
  author = {{World Health Organization}},
  title = {{Maternal deaths (number) --- Gabon}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/GAB},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT\_MATERNALNUM}
}