Algeria Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Algeria's maternal mortality ratio was 53.00 in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 14.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Algeria's maternal mortality ratio stood at 53.00 in 2025, a decline of +9.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.00 by 2025. Algeria ranked 96th globally.
Algeria has made significant progress in reducing its Maternal Mortality Ratio over the past 40 years, with the latest value of 53.00 in 2025 marking a substantial decline from its peak of 292.00 in 1985. This improvement places Algeria at 96th globally, closely trailing peer countries such as Mexico, which has a ratio of 51.80, and just ahead of St. Lucia, with a ratio of 57.20. The country's steady decline in maternal mortality ratio is a testament to its investments in healthcare infrastructure and services. As Algeria continues to work towards improving its healthcare system, a sustained focus on maternal healthcare and access to quality services will be crucial in further reducing the maternal mortality ratio, potentially altering the trajectory of this trend in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 47.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 53.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.00 | −9.00 | #96 |
| 2023 | 62.00 | −2.00 | #110 |
| 2022 | 64.00 | −15.00 | #105 |
| 2021 | 79.00 | −18.00 | #99 |
| 2020 | 97.00 | +24.00 | #123 |
| 2019 | 73.00 | −2.00 | #114 |
| 2018 | 75.00 | −2.00 | #115 |
| 2017 | 77.00 | −2.00 | #116 |
| 2016 | 79.00 | +0.00 | #118 |
| 2015 | 79.00 | −1.00 | #114 |
| 2014 | 80.00 | −1.00 | #115 |
| 2013 | 81.00 | +0.00 | #114 |
| 2012 | 81.00 | +0.00 | #112 |
| 2011 | 81.00 | −1.00 | #110 |
| 2010 | 82.00 | −1.00 | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's maternal mortality ratio was 53.00 in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 14.5% decrease from the previous year.
Algeria's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 292.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Algeria was 53.00 in 2025.
Algeria ranks 96th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 53.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Algeria in 2025 was 53.00. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_maternal-mortality,
title = {Algeria Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}