Croatia Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Croatia's maternal mortality ratio was 5.60 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 86.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Croatia's maternal mortality ratio stood at 5.60 in 2025, a rise of +2.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.60 by 2025. Croatia ranked 174th globally.
Croatia's maternal mortality ratio has shown significant fluctuations over the past four decades, with a notable decline in recent years. The indicator reached its all-time peak of 12.00 in 2021, indicating a concerning level of maternal health risks in the country. However, following a downward trend, the ratio plummeted to 3.00 in 2023, a remarkable improvement that positions Croatia among the lower ranks globally, alongside peer countries like the Slovak Republic. The current maternal mortality ratio stands at 5.60, ranking #174 globally according to the World Bank. Despite the progress made, Croatia still lags behind other European countries, such as Ireland and the European Union, which reported a maternal mortality ratio of 5.80 in 2025. To further improve maternal health outcomes and solidify this trend, Croatia would need to address persistent disparities in healthcare access and quality, particularly in rural areas.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.60 | +2.60 | #174 |
| 2023 | 3.00 | −3.00 | #9 |
| 2022 | 6.00 | −6.00 | #21 |
| 2021 | 12.00 | +7.00 | #36 |
| 2020 | 5.00 | +1.00 | #15 |
| 2019 | 4.00 | +1.00 | #12 |
| 2018 | 3.00 | −1.00 | #7 |
| 2017 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2016 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2015 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #8 |
| 2014 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #9 |
| 2013 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2012 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2011 | 5.00 | −1.00 | #11 |
| 2010 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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
Croatia's maternal mortality ratio was 5.60 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 86.7% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 12.00 in 2021.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Croatia was 3.00 in 2018.
Croatia ranks 174th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 5.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Croatia in 2025 was 5.60. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_maternal-mortality,
title = {Croatia Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}