Dominican Republic Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Dominican Republic's maternal mortality ratio was 134.00 in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's maternal mortality ratio stood at 134.00 in 2025, a rise of +10.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 134.00 by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 55th globally.
The Dominican Republic’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen sharply over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 249.00 in 1985 to a trough of 68.00 in 2002 before rising modestly to the latest 2025 figure of 134.00, placing the country 55th globally. This long‑term decline reflects expanded prenatal care, increased facility‑based deliveries and stronger public health financing, yet the recent upward shift suggests lingering gaps in quality of care and inequitable access, especially in rural areas. Compared with peer nations, the Dominican Republic’s 2025 ratio is slightly higher than Namibia’s 132.40 and Kenya’s 136.20, but lower than South Africa’s 138.60, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within the regional cohort. Continued investment in skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric services and targeted interventions for high‑risk groups will be essential to reverse the recent rise and sustain the downward trajectory achieved since the early 2000s.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 135.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 134.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 134.00 | +10.00 | #55 |
| 2023 | 124.00 | +0.00 | #138 |
| 2022 | 124.00 | −29.00 | #135 |
| 2021 | 153.00 | +32.00 | #126 |
| 2020 | 121.00 | +3.00 | #134 |
| 2019 | 118.00 | +11.00 | #133 |
| 2018 | 107.00 | +3.00 | #127 |
| 2017 | 104.00 | −2.00 | #124 |
| 2016 | 106.00 | +4.00 | #125 |
| 2015 | 102.00 | +7.00 | #123 |
| 2014 | 95.00 | +4.00 | #121 |
| 2013 | 91.00 | +2.00 | #119 |
| 2012 | 89.00 | −2.00 | #118 |
| 2011 | 91.00 | −1.00 | #117 |
| 2010 | 92.00 | −4.00 | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's maternal mortality ratio was 134.00 in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 249.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Dominican Republic was 68.00 in 2001.
Dominican Republic ranks 55th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 134.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 134.00. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_maternal-mortality,
title = {Dominican Republic Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}