Chile Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Chile's maternal mortality ratio was 11.00 in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Chile's maternal mortality ratio stood at 11.00 in 2025, a rise of +1.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.00 by 2025. Chile ranked 150th globally.
Chile’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, descending from an all‑time peak of 73.00 deaths per 100 000 live births in 1985 to a trough of 10.00 in 2023 and a latest 2025 value of 11.00, placing the country at rank 150 globally. This reduction reflects sustained public‑health reforms, expanded prenatal care, and improved obstetric services, mirroring advances seen in peer nations such as the United Kingdom, which records a ratio of 11.40, and Bosnia and Herzegovina at 10.80. The steep decline from the 1980s underscores the effectiveness of Chile’s universal health coverage and targeted maternal‑health programs, while the slight rise from the 2023 trough suggests sensitivity to demographic shifts and health‑system pressures. Continued investment in skilled birth attendance, postpartum monitoring, and equitable access to care will be essential to maintain the downward trajectory and bring Chile’s maternal mortality closer to the low‑double‑digit levels of its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.00 | +1.00 | #150 |
| 2023 | 10.00 | −2.00 | #46 |
| 2022 | 12.00 | −2.00 | #41 |
| 2021 | 14.00 | +2.00 | #44 |
| 2020 | 12.00 | +1.00 | #39 |
| 2019 | 11.00 | +0.00 | #46 |
| 2018 | 11.00 | −1.00 | #47 |
| 2017 | 12.00 | −1.00 | #47 |
| 2016 | 13.00 | −1.00 | #50 |
| 2015 | 14.00 | −2.00 | #53 |
| 2014 | 16.00 | −1.00 | #56 |
| 2013 | 17.00 | −1.00 | #60 |
| 2012 | 18.00 | −2.00 | #59 |
| 2011 | 20.00 | −2.00 | #61 |
| 2010 | 22.00 | −2.00 | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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
Chile's maternal mortality ratio was 11.00 in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.
Chile's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 73.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Chile was 10.00 in 2023.
Chile ranks 150th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 11.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Chile in 2025 was 11.00. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_maternal-mortality,
title = {Chile Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}