Bolivia, Plurinational State of Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's maternal mortality ratio was 161.20 in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 10.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's maternal mortality ratio stood at 161.20 in 2025, a rise of +15.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 161.20 by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 45th globally.
Bolivia’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen sharply over the past four decades, moving from an all‑time peak of 518.00 in 1985 to a trough of 146.00 in 2023, before rising slightly to 161.20 in 2025, which places the country 45th globally. This decline reflects sustained public‑health investments, expanded prenatal care networks and targeted interventions for rural populations, yet the modest uptick since 2023 suggests lingering gaps in service quality and geographic accessibility. Compared with peers of similar rank, Bolivia’s 2025 figure is marginally higher than Djibouti’s 155.80 and lower than Equatorial Guinea’s 166.20, indicating that regional performance remains mixed. The long‑term downward trajectory underscores the effectiveness of past policies, but maintaining progress will require further strengthening of skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric care and health‑system financing to prevent a reversal of gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 153.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 161.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 161.20 | +15.20 | #45 |
| 2023 | 146.00 | −18.00 | #145 |
| 2022 | 164.00 | −106.00 | #149 |
| 2021 | 270.00 | +52.00 | #164 |
| 2020 | 218.00 | +62.00 | #159 |
| 2019 | 156.00 | −1.00 | #143 |
| 2018 | 157.00 | −3.00 | #141 |
| 2017 | 160.00 | −2.00 | #140 |
| 2016 | 162.00 | −4.00 | #138 |
| 2015 | 166.00 | −5.00 | #137 |
| 2014 | 171.00 | −4.00 | #136 |
| 2013 | 175.00 | −5.00 | #135 |
| 2012 | 180.00 | −7.00 | #136 |
| 2011 | 187.00 | −9.00 | #137 |
| 2010 | 196.00 | −9.00 | #136 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's maternal mortality ratio was 161.20 in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 10.4% increase from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 518.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 146.00 in 2023.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 45th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 161.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 161.20. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/maternal-mortality/},
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year = {2026}
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