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

Maternal deaths (number) in Lao PDR stood at 182.9 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO. The latest value is down 7% from 196.7 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 364.9 deaths (down 50% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1985; the highest was 1,615 deaths in 1985. Lao PDR ranked 70th 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 Lao PDR?

Maternal deaths (number) in Lao PDR stood at 182.9 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO.

Is Maternal deaths (number) in Lao PDR rising or falling?

The latest value is down 7% from 196.7 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 364.9 deaths (down 50% since).

How does Lao PDR rank for Maternal deaths (number)?

Lao PDR ranked 70th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

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

The latest value is the lowest since 1985; the highest was 1,615 deaths in 1985.

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

Latest value: 182.9 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) — Lao PDR [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/LAO. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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