Barbados Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Barbados's maternal mortality ratio was 36.00 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Barbados's maternal mortality ratio stood at 36.00 in 2025, a rise of +1.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.00 by 2025. Barbados ranked 115th globally.
Barbados’ maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has fallen markedly over the past four decades, declining from 55.00 in 1985 to a latest 2025 value of 36.00, which places the island at rank 115 globally. The all‑time peak of 61.00 occurred in 1992, after which sustained public‑health interventions and improvements in obstetric care drove a gradual reduction, reaching an all‑time trough of 35.00 in 2023. This downward trajectory aligns Barbados with peers such as Malaysia (36.60) and Fiji (35.60), whose MMRs hover in a similar range, suggesting that small‑state health systems can achieve comparable outcomes through targeted maternal health programs. The continued decline reflects expanded prenatal screening, better emergency response, and increased skilled birth attendance. Maintaining this progress will depend on preserving funding for maternal health services, strengthening data collection, and addressing socioeconomic determinants that could otherwise stall the downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 35.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 36.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.00 | +1.00 | #115 |
| 2023 | 35.00 | −3.00 | #85 |
| 2022 | 38.00 | +0.00 | #81 |
| 2021 | 38.00 | −1.00 | #66 |
| 2020 | 39.00 | +3.00 | #79 |
| 2019 | 36.00 | −1.00 | #84 |
| 2018 | 37.00 | +0.00 | #83 |
| 2017 | 37.00 | +1.00 | #82 |
| 2016 | 36.00 | −1.00 | #81 |
| 2015 | 37.00 | −2.00 | #81 |
| 2014 | 39.00 | −1.00 | #82 |
| 2013 | 40.00 | +0.00 | #82 |
| 2012 | 40.00 | −1.00 | #83 |
| 2011 | 41.00 | −1.00 | #85 |
| 2010 | 42.00 | +0.00 | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's maternal mortality ratio was 36.00 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 61.00 in 1992.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Barbados was 35.00 in 2023.
Barbados ranks 115th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 36.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Barbados in 2025 was 36.00. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_maternal-mortality,
title = {Barbados Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}