Botswana Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Botswana's maternal mortality ratio was 180.40 in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Botswana's maternal mortality ratio stood at 180.40 in 2025, a rise of +25.40 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 180.40 by 2025. Botswana ranked 39th globally.
Botswana's Maternal Mortality Ratio has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades. The country's all-time peak of 319.00 in 1988 was a stark contrast to its all-time trough of 46.00 in 2017, a testament to the progress made in improving maternal healthcare. With a Maternal Mortality Ratio of 180.40 in 2025, Botswana ranks 39th globally. Compared to its peer countries, such as Angola with a ratio of 176.00, Botswana's progress is notable. However, the country still lags behind Papua New Guinea, which experienced a similar trajectory but has not managed to drop below 200.00. The World Bank data indicates a steady decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio from 313.00 in 1985 to its current level, suggesting a sustained effort to improve maternal healthcare. However, maintaining this progress and further reducing the ratio will depend on continued investment in healthcare infrastructure and the implementation of effective policies aimed at reducing maternal mortality.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 193.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 180.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 180.40 | +25.40 | #39 |
| 2023 | 155.00 | +35.00 | #147 |
| 2022 | 120.00 | −45.00 | #132 |
| 2021 | 165.00 | +67.00 | #135 |
| 2020 | 98.00 | −2.00 | #124 |
| 2019 | 100.00 | +1.00 | #126 |
| 2018 | 99.00 | +53.00 | #123 |
| 2017 | 46.00 | −26.00 | #96 |
| 2016 | 72.00 | −69.00 | #112 |
| 2015 | 141.00 | −71.00 | #133 |
| 2014 | 212.00 | −9.00 | #146 |
| 2013 | 221.00 | −67.00 | #147 |
| 2012 | 288.00 | +19.00 | #157 |
| 2011 | 269.00 | +41.00 | #151 |
| 2010 | 228.00 | +15.00 | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Botswana's maternal mortality ratio was 180.40 in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 16.4% increase from the previous year.
Botswana's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 319.00 in 1988.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Botswana was 46.00 in 2017.
Botswana ranks 39th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 180.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Botswana in 2025 was 180.40. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_maternal-mortality,
title = {Botswana Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}