Djibouti Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Djibouti's maternal mortality ratio was 155.80 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's maternal mortality ratio stood at 155.80 in 2025, a decline of +6.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 155.80 by 2025. Djibouti ranked 46th globally.
Djibouti’s maternal mortality ratio fell dramatically from an all‑time peak of 821.00 in 1985 to a trough of 155.80 in 2025, positioning the country at 46th globally and placing it close to peers such as Jamaica (152.80) and the Marshall Islands (164.20). The 81 percent decline over four decades reflects sustained investment in obstetric care, expansion of prenatal services, and the introduction of community health worker programs that have improved access in remote areas. Nevertheless, the 2025 figure remains well above the regional average for East Africa, indicating that gaps persist in emergency obstetric treatment and in the quality of post‑natal follow‑up. Continued reductions will likely depend on scaling up skilled birth attendance, strengthening referral networks, and addressing underlying determinants such as nutrition and education for women of reproductive age. If these measures are intensified, Djibouti could push its maternal mortality ratio further toward the low‑mortality benchmarks observed in comparable small‑state economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 147.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 155.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 155.80 | −6.20 | #46 |
| 2023 | 162.00 | −12.00 | #150 |
| 2022 | 174.00 | −47.00 | #150 |
| 2021 | 221.00 | +29.00 | #153 |
| 2020 | 192.00 | −2.00 | #150 |
| 2019 | 194.00 | −5.00 | #152 |
| 2018 | 199.00 | −2.00 | #152 |
| 2017 | 201.00 | −3.00 | #151 |
| 2016 | 204.00 | −6.00 | #148 |
| 2015 | 210.00 | −2.00 | #147 |
| 2014 | 212.00 | −7.00 | #147 |
| 2013 | 219.00 | −2.00 | #145 |
| 2012 | 221.00 | −8.00 | #144 |
| 2011 | 229.00 | −14.00 | #142 |
| 2010 | 243.00 | −20.00 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Djibouti's maternal mortality ratio was 155.80 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 821.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Djibouti was 155.80 in 2025.
Djibouti ranks 46th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 155.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Djibouti in 2025 was 155.80. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_maternal-mortality,
title = {Djibouti Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}