Cameroon Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Cameroon's maternal mortality ratio was 227.20 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 11.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's maternal mortality ratio stood at 227.20 in 2025, a decline of +30.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 227.20 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 29th globally.
Cameroon has experienced a significant decline in its Maternal Mortality Ratio over the past four decades, with the indicator dropping from an all-time high of 678.00 in 2000 to a current value of 227.20. This reduction of approximately 66.4% over 25 years places Cameroon among the countries that have made notable strides in improving maternal health outcomes. Despite ranking 29th globally in terms of maternal mortality ratio, Cameroon's progress is comparable to that of Ghana, which has a similar ranking and comparable value of 223.60. In contrast, countries with higher rankings such as the Republic of Congo with 249.40 have yet to achieve comparable declines. The downward trend in Cameroon's Maternal Mortality Ratio suggests a positive trajectory that is likely to continue with sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and maternal health programs, potentially pushing Cameroon further down the global rankings in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 207.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 227.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 227.20 | −30.80 | #29 |
| 2023 | 258.00 | −18.00 | #167 |
| 2022 | 276.00 | −66.00 | #167 |
| 2021 | 342.00 | +26.00 | #169 |
| 2020 | 316.00 | −20.00 | #168 |
| 2019 | 336.00 | −18.00 | #169 |
| 2018 | 354.00 | −18.00 | #169 |
| 2017 | 372.00 | −21.00 | #170 |
| 2016 | 393.00 | −24.00 | #169 |
| 2015 | 417.00 | −23.00 | #170 |
| 2014 | 440.00 | −29.00 | #170 |
| 2013 | 469.00 | −31.00 | #169 |
| 2012 | 500.00 | −41.00 | #172 |
| 2011 | 541.00 | −21.00 | #173 |
| 2010 | 562.00 | −17.00 | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Cameroon's maternal mortality ratio was 227.20 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 11.9% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 678.00 in 2000.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Cameroon was 227.20 in 2025.
Cameroon ranks 29th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 227.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Cameroon in 2025 was 227.20. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_maternal-mortality,
title = {Cameroon Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}