Germany Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Germany's maternal mortality ratio was 4.00 in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Germany's maternal mortality ratio stood at 4.00 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.00 by 2025. Germany ranked 178th globally.
Germany’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the 40‑year series, dropping from an all‑time peak of 14.00 in 1986 to a trough of 4.00 in 2025, placing it at rank 178 globally. The decline reflects sustained investment in obstetric care, universal health coverage and systematic data collection, which together have reduced preventable deaths during pregnancy and childbirth. By 2025 the ratio matches that of North Macedonia (4.00) and approaches the level of Korea (3.80), while remaining lower than Sweden’s 4.60 and Turkmenistan’s 5.20, underscoring Germany’s position among the lower‑mortality peers in Europe and beyond. The downward trajectory has been reinforced by policy measures such as expanded prenatal screening, standardized clinical protocols and targeted support for high‑risk groups. Continued improvements in demographic monitoring, integration of maternal health services with broader primary care, and the adoption of emerging technologies are likely to sustain the decline, potentially pushing Germany’s ratio below 4.00 in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #178 |
| 2023 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2022 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2021 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #8 |
| 2020 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #7 |
| 2019 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2018 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2017 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #9 |
| 2016 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #9 |
| 2015 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2014 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #13 |
| 2013 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2012 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #11 |
| 2011 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2010 | 5.00 | −1.00 | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany 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
Germany's maternal mortality ratio was 4.00 in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Germany's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 14.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Germany was 4.00 in 2016.
Germany ranks 178th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 4.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Germany in 2025 was 4.00. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_maternal-mortality,
title = {Germany Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}