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

Maternal deaths (number) in Zimbabwe stood at 1,777 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO. The latest value is down 2.6% from 1,825 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 2,722 deaths (down 35% since). The highest value since 1985 was 2,925 deaths in 2011, the lowest 1,153 deaths in 1995. Zimbabwe ranked 26th 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 Zimbabwe?

Maternal deaths (number) in Zimbabwe stood at 1,777 deaths in 2023, according to WHO GHO.

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

The latest value is down 2.6% from 1,825 deaths in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 2,722 deaths (down 35% since).

How does Zimbabwe rank for Maternal deaths (number)?

Zimbabwe ranked 26th highest of the 194 countries in this dataset in 2023; Nigeria ranked first.

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

The highest value since 1985 was 2,925 deaths in 2011, the lowest 1,153 deaths in 1995.

Metadata for Maternal deaths (number) in Zimbabwe
IndicatorMaternal deaths (number)
CountryZimbabwe
CategoryDemographics
Unitdeaths
SourceWHO GHO
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Latest value: 1,777 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) — Zimbabwe [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/mortality-by-cause/ZWE. Original source: https://ghoapi.azureedge.net/api/MORT_MATERNALNUM

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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