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

Maternal deaths (number) in India stood at 18,687 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO. The latest value is down 10% from 20,875 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 38,512 deaths (down 51% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1985; the highest was 179,946 deaths in 1985. India ranked 2nd 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 India?

Maternal deaths (number) in India stood at 18,687 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO.

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

The latest value is down 10% from 20,875 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 38,512 deaths (down 51% since).

How does India rank for Maternal deaths (number)?

India ranked 2nd highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

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

The latest value is the lowest since 1985; the highest was 179,946 deaths in 1985.

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

Latest value: 18,687 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) — India [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/IND. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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