Guatemala Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Guatemala's maternal mortality ratio was 93.20 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's maternal mortality ratio stood at 93.20 in 2025, a decline of +0.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 93.20 by 2025. Guatemala ranked 70th globally.
Guatemala’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen sharply from its all‑time peak of 301.00 in 1985 to the trough of 93.20 recorded in 2025, positioning the country at rank 70 globally. This 69 percent reduction over four decades reflects sustained public‑health investments, expansion of skilled birth attendance, and improved access to emergency obstetric care. The 2025 figure is comparable to the Bahamas (92.80) and marginally lower than St. Kitts and Nevis (95.20), indicating that Guatemala now performs on par with middle‑income Caribbean peers despite its lower income level. The decline coincides with the rollout of national reproductive health programs in the early 2000s and the scaling up of community health worker networks in the 2010s. Continued reductions will depend on further strengthening of prenatal screening, addressing rural health‑service gaps, and maintaining financing for maternal health initiatives, which could push the ratio below 80 in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 90.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 93.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 93.20 | −0.80 | #70 |
| 2023 | 94.00 | −3.00 | #128 |
| 2022 | 97.00 | −28.00 | #123 |
| 2021 | 125.00 | +23.00 | #118 |
| 2020 | 102.00 | −4.00 | #127 |
| 2019 | 106.00 | −1.00 | #130 |
| 2018 | 107.00 | +0.00 | #128 |
| 2017 | 107.00 | −3.00 | #127 |
| 2016 | 110.00 | −2.00 | #129 |
| 2015 | 112.00 | +1.00 | #127 |
| 2014 | 111.00 | +0.00 | #127 |
| 2013 | 111.00 | −4.00 | #126 |
| 2012 | 115.00 | −5.00 | #126 |
| 2011 | 120.00 | −7.00 | #125 |
| 2010 | 127.00 | −3.00 | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Guatemala's maternal mortality ratio was 93.20 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Guatemala's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 301.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Guatemala was 93.20 in 2025.
Guatemala ranks 70th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 93.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Guatemala in 2025 was 93.20. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_maternal-mortality,
title = {Guatemala Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}