China Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
China's maternal mortality ratio was 14.40 in 2025, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 10.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
China's maternal mortality ratio stood at 14.40 in 2025, a decline of +1.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.40 by 2025. China ranked 143rd globally.
China's maternal mortality ratio has exhibited significant improvement over the past four decades, with the all-time high of 125.00 in 1985 gradually declining to 14.40 in 2025, a ranking of 143 globally. This substantial reduction in maternal mortality is likely attributed to improvements in healthcare access and quality, as well as increased awareness and education regarding maternal health. San Marino, a country with a comparable ranking, experienced a similar decline in maternal mortality, with a ratio of 14.80 in 2025. In contrast, China's maternal mortality ratio is now lower than that of Hungary, which had a ratio of 15.00 in 2025. The continued implementation and expansion of maternal healthcare initiatives in China may further reduce the maternal mortality ratio, potentially surpassing that of Canada, which had a ratio of 13.20 in 2025. A sustained commitment to prioritizing maternal health and continued economic growth are crucial for maintaining this trend and potentially achieving an even lower ratio in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 13.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.40 | −1.60 | #143 |
| 2023 | 16.00 | −2.00 | #63 |
| 2022 | 18.00 | −3.00 | #58 |
| 2021 | 21.00 | +1.00 | #51 |
| 2020 | 20.00 | −1.00 | #55 |
| 2019 | 21.00 | −1.00 | #70 |
| 2018 | 22.00 | −2.00 | #72 |
| 2017 | 24.00 | −1.00 | #74 |
| 2016 | 25.00 | −1.00 | #74 |
| 2015 | 26.00 | −2.00 | #73 |
| 2014 | 28.00 | −2.00 | #74 |
| 2013 | 30.00 | −2.00 | #75 |
| 2012 | 32.00 | −1.00 | #76 |
| 2011 | 33.00 | −1.00 | #76 |
| 2010 | 34.00 | −1.00 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
China's maternal mortality ratio was 14.40 in 2025. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 10.0% decrease from the previous year.
China's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 125.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in China was 14.40 in 2025.
China ranks 143rd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
China's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 14.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of China in 2025 was 14.40. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_maternal-mortality,
title = {China Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}