Canada Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Canada's maternal mortality ratio was 13.20 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Canada's maternal mortality ratio stood at 13.20 in 2025, a rise of +1.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.20 by 2025. Canada ranked 145th globally.
Canada’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) stands at 13.20 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2025, placing the country 145th in the world and slightly above Kazakhstan’s 12.80 and below Serbia’s 14.20. The 40‑year series shows a pronounced rise from the all‑time trough of 7.00 in 1990 to a peak of 17.00 in 2020, after which the ratio fell by 3.80 points over five years. The upward swing in the 2010s coincided with broader demographic shifts and health‑system pressures, while the recent decline reflects targeted interventions such as expanded prenatal care, improved obstetric services, and provincial health‑policy reforms. Compared with peers, Canada’s current MMR remains modestly lower than China’s 14.40, indicating relative progress but also highlighting room for improvement. Continued investment in maternal health infrastructure, data‑driven monitoring, and equitable access to care will be essential to sustain the downward trajectory and push the ratio below the 2025 level.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 13.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.20 | +1.20 | #145 |
| 2023 | 12.00 | −3.00 | #52 |
| 2022 | 15.00 | +1.00 | #50 |
| 2021 | 14.00 | −3.00 | #43 |
| 2020 | 17.00 | +5.00 | #49 |
| 2019 | 12.00 | −1.00 | #48 |
| 2018 | 13.00 | +1.00 | #51 |
| 2017 | 12.00 | +0.00 | #46 |
| 2016 | 12.00 | +1.00 | #46 |
| 2015 | 11.00 | −1.00 | #46 |
| 2014 | 12.00 | +1.00 | #48 |
| 2013 | 11.00 | +0.00 | #48 |
| 2012 | 11.00 | +0.00 | #48 |
| 2011 | 11.00 | +0.00 | #46 |
| 2010 | 11.00 | −1.00 | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada 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
Canada's maternal mortality ratio was 13.20 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.
Canada's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 17.00 in 2020.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Canada was 7.00 in 1985.
Canada ranks 145th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 13.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Canada in 2025 was 13.20. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_maternal-mortality,
title = {Canada Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}