Ecuador Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Ecuador's maternal mortality ratio was 59.60 in 2025, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's maternal mortality ratio stood at 59.60 in 2025, a rise of +4.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.60 by 2025. Ecuador ranked 94th globally.
Ecuador’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the 40‑year series, dropping from an all‑time peak of 188.00 in 1985 to a trough of 55.00 in 2023, and reaching 59.60 in 2025, which places the country 94th in the world. This decline reflects sustained public‑health reforms, expanded prenatal care, and increased investment in skilled birth attendance. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with the ratio recorded by Iraq (59.80) and only slightly above St. Lucia’s 57.20, suggesting that Ecuador now competes with middle‑income nations that have similarly reduced maternal deaths. The persistent downward trajectory indicates that further reductions are plausible if current policies are reinforced, particularly through continued improvement of rural health infrastructure and targeted interventions for high‑risk groups. Maintaining these efforts should keep the ratio on a declining path and move Ecuador nearer to the lower‑mortality benchmarks set by regional peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 56.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.60 | +4.60 | #94 |
| 2023 | 55.00 | −14.00 | #104 |
| 2022 | 69.00 | −24.00 | #107 |
| 2021 | 93.00 | +2.00 | #104 |
| 2020 | 91.00 | +29.00 | #119 |
| 2019 | 62.00 | +1.00 | #107 |
| 2018 | 61.00 | −1.00 | #106 |
| 2017 | 62.00 | −3.00 | #108 |
| 2016 | 65.00 | +1.00 | #108 |
| 2015 | 64.00 | −1.00 | #106 |
| 2014 | 65.00 | −3.00 | #106 |
| 2013 | 68.00 | −4.00 | #105 |
| 2012 | 72.00 | −5.00 | #107 |
| 2011 | 77.00 | −3.00 | #109 |
| 2010 | 80.00 | −2.00 | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's maternal mortality ratio was 59.60 in 2025. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 188.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Ecuador was 55.00 in 2023.
Ecuador ranks 94th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 59.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Ecuador in 2025 was 59.60. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_maternal-mortality,
title = {Ecuador Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}