Ghana Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio was 223.60 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio stood at 223.60 in 2025, a decline of +10.40 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 223.60 by 2025. Ghana ranked 30th globally.
Ghana’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 943.00 in 1985 to a trough of 223.60 in 2025, the 30th lowest level worldwide according to the World Bank. This 76.2 percent reduction reflects sustained investments in obstetric care, expanded skilled‑birth attendance, and the rollout of community‑based health interventions. The 2025 figure of 223.60 places Ghana just above Cameroon (227.20) and below Malawi (218.40), situating it among the better‑performing countries in sub‑Saharan Africa. The decline coincides with broader regional improvements, yet the ratio remains higher than Rwanda’s 213.20, indicating room for further progress. Continued scaling of emergency obstetric services, coupled with stronger health‑system financing and data‑driven monitoring, could push Ghana’s maternal mortality ratio lower still, reinforcing the downward trajectory observed since the mid‑1980s.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 217.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 223.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 223.60 | −10.40 | #30 |
| 2023 | 234.00 | −5.00 | #162 |
| 2022 | 239.00 | −25.00 | #163 |
| 2021 | 264.00 | +11.00 | #162 |
| 2020 | 253.00 | −7.00 | #163 |
| 2019 | 260.00 | −16.00 | #161 |
| 2018 | 276.00 | −11.00 | #165 |
| 2017 | 287.00 | −9.00 | #165 |
| 2016 | 296.00 | −14.00 | #164 |
| 2015 | 310.00 | −7.00 | #164 |
| 2014 | 317.00 | −21.00 | #161 |
| 2013 | 338.00 | −13.00 | #161 |
| 2012 | 351.00 | −5.00 | #160 |
| 2011 | 356.00 | −7.00 | #158 |
| 2010 | 363.00 | −6.00 | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio was 223.60 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 943.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Ghana was 223.60 in 2025.
Ghana ranks 30th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 223.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Ghana in 2025 was 223.60. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_maternal-mortality,
title = {Ghana Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}