Austria Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Austria's maternal mortality ratio was 6.00 in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Austria's maternal mortality ratio stood at 6.00 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.00 by 2025. Austria ranked 168th globally.
Austria's maternal mortality ratio has undergone significant improvements over the past four decades, with a notable decline from 14.00 in 1986 to 6.00 in 2025, ranking 168 globally. This represents a substantial reduction of 57.14% since the peak year. In comparison, Luxembourg, a peer country, reported a maternal mortality ratio of 7.40, indicating that Austria has made significant strides in this area. The improvement is a testament to the country's advancements in healthcare infrastructure, quality of care, and access to medical services. Denmark, another peer country, also reported a ratio of 6.00, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address maternal health disparities. With a coverage of 40 years, Austria's trend suggests a stable downward trajectory. However, sustaining this progress will depend on the country's ability to address emerging challenges, such as aging population, healthcare workforce shortages, and rising healthcare costs, which could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.90 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #168 |
| 2023 | 6.00 | −1.00 | #29 |
| 2022 | 7.00 | +1.00 | #23 |
| 2021 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #17 |
| 2020 | 6.00 | −1.00 | #19 |
| 2019 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #33 |
| 2018 | 7.00 | +1.00 | #30 |
| 2017 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #26 |
| 2016 | 6.00 | −1.00 | #23 |
| 2015 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #28 |
| 2014 | 7.00 | +1.00 | #26 |
| 2013 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #20 |
| 2012 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #18 |
| 2011 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #16 |
| 2010 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Austria's maternal mortality ratio was 6.00 in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Austria's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 14.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Austria was 6.00 in 2001.
Austria ranks 168th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 6.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Austria in 2025 was 6.00. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_maternal-mortality,
title = {Austria Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}