Belgium Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Belgium's maternal mortality ratio was 8.80 in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 120.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Belgium's maternal mortality ratio stood at 8.80 in 2025, a rise of +4.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.80 by 2025. Belgium ranked 157th globally.
Belgium’s maternal mortality ratio has shown a modest but notable decline over the past four decades, falling from 9.00 in 1985 to 8.80 in 2025, which places the country at rank 157 globally. The ratio peaked at 11.00 in 2022 before reaching an all‑time trough of 4.00 the following year, indicating a rapid improvement in recent health outcomes. Compared with its closest peers, Belgium aligns with Slovenia’s 8.80 and surpasses Albania’s 9.00, while remaining slightly above Andorra’s 8.60. The downward swing after the 2022 peak reflects intensified prenatal care, better access to skilled birth attendants, and targeted public‑health interventions. Continued investment in maternal health services, alongside monitoring of socioeconomic determinants, will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and further reduce Belgium’s maternal mortality ratio in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.80 | +4.80 | #157 |
| 2023 | 4.00 | −7.00 | #14 |
| 2022 | 11.00 | +4.00 | #39 |
| 2021 | 7.00 | +3.00 | #21 |
| 2020 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #6 |
| 2019 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #9 |
| 2018 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2017 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #13 |
| 2016 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #13 |
| 2015 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #11 |
| 2014 | 5.00 | −1.00 | #12 |
| 2013 | 6.00 | +1.00 | #21 |
| 2012 | 5.00 | −1.00 | #10 |
| 2011 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #17 |
| 2010 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium 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
Belgium's maternal mortality ratio was 8.80 in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 120.0% increase from the previous year.
Belgium's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 11.00 in 2022.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Belgium was 4.00 in 2019.
Belgium ranks 157th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belgium's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 8.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Belgium in 2025 was 8.80. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_maternal-mortality,
title = {Belgium Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}