Bahrain Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Bahrain's maternal mortality ratio was 10.40 in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 38.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's maternal mortality ratio stood at 10.40 in 2025, a decline of +6.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.40 by 2025. Bahrain ranked 152nd globally.
Bahrain's Maternal Mortality Ratio has shown significant improvement over the past four decades. The country's all-time peak of 37.00 in 1986 was followed by a steady decline, with a notable drop to 5.00 in 2022, ranking #1 globally at that time. However, the ratio has gradually increased since then, reaching 10.40 in 2025, ranking #152 globally. Compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which had a Maternal Mortality Ratio of 10.80 in 2025, Bahrain's ratio is slightly lower. This improvement in maternal health outcomes is a positive trend, but the recent increase in the ratio since 2022 is a cause for concern. A sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and maternal care services would be essential to maintain the progress made and further reduce maternal mortality in Bahrain.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.40 | −6.60 | #152 |
| 2023 | 17.00 | +12.00 | #66 |
| 2022 | 5.00 | −5.00 | #13 |
| 2021 | 10.00 | +3.00 | #34 |
| 2020 | 7.00 | −10.00 | #25 |
| 2019 | 17.00 | +1.00 | #62 |
| 2018 | 16.00 | −1.00 | #59 |
| 2017 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #59 |
| 2016 | 17.00 | +1.00 | #59 |
| 2015 | 16.00 | +0.00 | #58 |
| 2014 | 16.00 | −1.00 | #55 |
| 2013 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #59 |
| 2012 | 17.00 | −1.00 | #56 |
| 2011 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #57 |
| 2010 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain 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
Bahrain's maternal mortality ratio was 10.40 in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 38.8% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 37.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Bahrain was 5.00 in 2022.
Bahrain ranks 152nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 10.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Bahrain in 2025 was 10.40. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_maternal-mortality,
title = {Bahrain Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}