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

Maternal deaths (number) in United States stood at 608.3 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO. The latest value is down 19% from 751.5 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 631.4 deaths (down 3.7% since). United States ranked 49th 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 United States?

Maternal deaths (number) in United States stood at 608.3 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO.

Is Maternal deaths (number) in United States rising or falling?

The latest value is down 19% from 751.5 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 631.4 deaths (down 3.7% since).

How does United States rank for Maternal deaths (number)?

United States ranked 49th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

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

Latest value: 608.3 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) — United States [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/USA. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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