Eswatini Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Overview
Eswatini's maternal mortality ratio stood at 151.00 in 2025, a rise of +33.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 151.00 by 2025. Eswatini ranked 48th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 156.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 151.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 151.00 | +33.00 | #48 |
| 2023 | 118.00 | +6.00 | #134 |
| 2022 | 112.00 | −107.00 | #130 |
| 2021 | 219.00 | +117.00 | #152 |
| 2020 | 102.00 | +6.00 | #128 |
| 2019 | 96.00 | −37.00 | #124 |
| 2018 | 133.00 | −18.00 | #135 |
| 2017 | 151.00 | −62.00 | #137 |
| 2016 | 213.00 | −70.00 | #149 |
| 2015 | 283.00 | −86.00 | #157 |
| 2014 | 369.00 | −122.00 | #166 |
| 2013 | 491.00 | −122.00 | #172 |
| 2012 | 613.00 | −152.00 | #180 |
| 2011 | 765.00 | +13.00 | #185 |
| 2010 | 752.00 | −103.00 | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Eswatini's maternal mortality ratio was 151.00 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 28.0% increase from the previous year.
Eswatini's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 855.00 in 2009.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Eswatini was 96.00 in 2019.
Eswatini ranks 48th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eswatini's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 151.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Eswatini in 2025 was 151.00. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_maternal-mortality,
title = {Eswatini Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/maternal-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}