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

Maternal deaths (number) in Sri Lanka stood at 59.37 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO. The latest value is down 18% from 72.14 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 85.17 deaths (down 30% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1985; the highest was 238.5 deaths in 1985. Sri Lanka ranked 88th 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 Sri Lanka?

Maternal deaths (number) in Sri Lanka stood at 59.37 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO.

Is Maternal deaths (number) in Sri Lanka rising or falling?

The latest value is down 18% from 72.14 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 85.17 deaths (down 30% since).

How does Sri Lanka rank for Maternal deaths (number)?

Sri Lanka ranked 88th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

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

The latest value is the lowest since 1985; the highest was 238.5 deaths in 1985.

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

Latest value: 59.37 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) — Sri Lanka [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/LKA. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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