Gambia, The Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Gambia, The's maternal mortality ratio was 323.80 in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Gambia, The's maternal mortality ratio stood at 323.80 in 2025, a decline of +30.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 323.80 by 2025. Gambia, The ranked 19th globally.
Gambia’s maternal mortality ratio fell dramatically from an all‑time peak of 1,454.00 in 1985 to a trough of 323.80 in 2025, positioning the country at 19th globally. This 77.7 percent reduction over four decades reflects sustained improvements in obstetric care, expanded access to skilled birth attendants, and increased government investment in reproductive health services. The 2025 figure matches Haiti’s level (323.80) and lies just above Niger’s 324.60, indicating that Gambia now shares a similar mortality profile with other low‑income nations that have benefitted from targeted maternal health interventions. While the decline is significant, the ratio remains well above the Sustainable Development Goal target of less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births, suggesting further gains depend on strengthening health system capacity, expanding rural service coverage, and addressing socioeconomic determinants of health. Continued policy focus on these areas is likely to sustain the downward trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 306.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 323.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 323.80 | −30.20 | #19 |
| 2023 | 354.00 | −11.00 | #174 |
| 2022 | 365.00 | −55.00 | #174 |
| 2021 | 420.00 | +20.00 | #176 |
| 2020 | 400.00 | −22.00 | #175 |
| 2019 | 422.00 | −28.00 | #176 |
| 2018 | 450.00 | −19.00 | #178 |
| 2017 | 469.00 | −21.00 | #179 |
| 2016 | 490.00 | −37.00 | #179 |
| 2015 | 527.00 | −34.00 | #180 |
| 2014 | 561.00 | −45.00 | #181 |
| 2013 | 606.00 | −22.00 | #181 |
| 2012 | 628.00 | −6.00 | #182 |
| 2011 | 634.00 | +2.00 | #181 |
| 2010 | 632.00 | −2.00 | #181 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gambia, The matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Gambia, The's maternal mortality ratio was 323.80 in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from the previous year.
Gambia, The's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 1,454.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Gambia, The was 323.80 in 2025.
Gambia, The ranks 19th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gambia, The's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 323.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Gambia, The in 2025 was 323.80. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
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