Dominica Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Dominica's maternal mortality ratio was 50.40 in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 40.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Dominica's maternal mortality ratio stood at 50.40 in 2025, a rise of +14.40 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.40 by 2025. Dominica ranked 99th globally.
Dominica’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) stood at 50.40 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2025, placing the island at rank 99 globally. The indicator has traversed a volatile path over the 40‑year series, climbing to an all‑time peak of 110.00 in 2021 before falling sharply to a trough of 36.00 in 2023, a decline that underscores the impact of recent health‑system reforms and expanded prenatal care. Compared with regional peers, Dominica’s 2025 MMR is marginally lower than Honduras (51.40) and Mexico (51.80) but slightly above Grenada (49.40) and Viet Nam (46.40), suggesting that the island remains competitive within the Caribbean and broader developing‑country context. The steep descent from the 2021 peak indicates that policy interventions can produce rapid improvements, yet sustaining the downward trajectory will require continued investment in skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric services and data monitoring. If these measures are maintained, the MMR is likely to keep falling toward the lower end of the regional range.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 49.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 50.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.40 | +14.40 | #99 |
| 2023 | 36.00 | −8.00 | #88 |
| 2022 | 44.00 | −66.00 | #90 |
| 2021 | 110.00 | +63.00 | #112 |
| 2020 | 47.00 | +6.00 | #88 |
| 2019 | 41.00 | −2.00 | #91 |
| 2018 | 43.00 | −1.00 | #91 |
| 2017 | 44.00 | −4.00 | #91 |
| 2016 | 48.00 | −15.00 | #96 |
| 2015 | 63.00 | +10.00 | #105 |
| 2014 | 53.00 | +3.00 | #98 |
| 2013 | 50.00 | −1.00 | #95 |
| 2012 | 51.00 | +2.00 | #95 |
| 2011 | 49.00 | −1.00 | #93 |
| 2010 | 50.00 | +0.00 | #91 |
Analysis
Dominica's maternal mortality ratio was 50.40 in 2025, a rise of +14.40 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 50.40 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's maternal mortality ratio was 50.40 in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 40.0% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 110.00 in 2021.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Dominica was 36.00 in 2023.
Dominica ranks 99th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 50.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Dominica in 2025 was 50.40. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_maternal-mortality,
title = {Dominica Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}