Denmark Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Denmark's maternal mortality ratio was 6.00 in 2025, ranked 169th globally. This represents a 50.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Denmark's maternal mortality ratio stood at 6.00 in 2025, a rise of +2.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.00 by 2025. Denmark ranked 169th globally.
Denmark's maternal mortality ratio has experienced a significant decline over the past four decades, exhibiting a downward trend since the 1980s. The country's all-time peak of 13.00 in 1989 marked the beginning of a gradual improvement in maternal health outcomes. By 2023, Denmark had reached its lowest point with a maternal mortality ratio of 4.00, an almost 70% reduction from the peak. This improvement is comparable to that of peer countries such as Austria, which shares a similar ranking of 6.00 in 2025. However, Denmark's latest maternal mortality ratio of 6.00 in 2025 indicates that the country's pace of improvement has slowed in recent years, ranking it 169 globally. To continue reducing maternal mortality, Denmark will need to address ongoing disparities in healthcare access and quality, particularly in rural areas, and prioritize investments in maternal healthcare infrastructure and training for healthcare professionals.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.00 | +2.00 | #169 |
| 2023 | 4.00 | −2.00 | #16 |
| 2022 | 6.00 | −2.00 | #20 |
| 2021 | 8.00 | +4.00 | #24 |
| 2020 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #8 |
| 2019 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #11 |
| 2018 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2017 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2016 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2015 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #13 |
| 2014 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2013 | 5.00 | −1.00 | #11 |
| 2012 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #19 |
| 2011 | 6.00 | −1.00 | #18 |
| 2010 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark 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
Denmark's maternal mortality ratio was 6.00 in 2025. Ranked 169th globally. This represents a 50.0% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 13.00 in 1988.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Denmark was 4.00 in 2019.
Denmark ranks 169th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 6.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Denmark in 2025 was 6.00. This ranks 169th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_maternal-mortality,
title = {Denmark Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}