European Union Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
European Union's maternal mortality ratio was 5.80 in 2025, ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 16.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
European Union's maternal mortality ratio stood at 5.80 in 2025, a rise of +0.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.80 by 2025. European Union ranked 172nd globally.
The European Union’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 28.00 in 1986 to a trough of 5.00 in 2023, and reaching 5.80 in 2025, which places the bloc at 172nd globally. This decline reflects sustained public‑health investments, expanded prenatal care, and harmonised safety standards across member states. The 2025 figure matches Ireland’s rate of 5.80 and is only marginally higher than Croatia’s 5.60, underscoring the EU’s convergence with the best performers among its peers. While the reduction from 28.00 to 5.00 illustrates the success of coordinated policies, the modest rise from the 2023 trough suggests that maintaining progress will require continued focus on disparities within the union, especially in newer or lower‑income member states. Strengthening data collection, addressing socioeconomic gaps and preserving universal health coverage are likely to keep the downward trajectory intact in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.80 | +0.80 | #172 |
| 2023 | 5.00 | −2.00 | #28 |
| 2022 | 7.00 | −1.00 | #27 |
| 2021 | 8.00 | +1.00 | #29 |
| 2020 | 7.00 | +1.00 | #29 |
| 2019 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #31 |
| 2018 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #28 |
| 2017 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #29 |
| 2016 | 6.00 | −1.00 | #28 |
| 2015 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #34 |
| 2014 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #34 |
| 2013 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #33 |
| 2012 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #30 |
| 2011 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #28 |
| 2010 | 7.00 | −1.00 | #25 |
Analysis
European Union's maternal mortality ratio was 5.80 in 2025, a rise of +0.80 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 5.80 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's maternal mortality ratio was 5.80 in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 16.0% increase from the previous year.
European Union's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 28.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in European Union was 5.00 in 2023.
European Union ranks 172nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 5.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of European Union in 2025 was 5.80. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_maternal-mortality,
title = {European Union Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}