Guyana Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Guyana's maternal mortality ratio was 76.60 in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Guyana's maternal mortality ratio stood at 76.60 in 2025, a rise of +1.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.60 by 2025. Guyana ranked 80th globally.
Guyana’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, declining from an all‑time peak of 241.00 in 1985 to a trough of 75.00 in 2023 and reaching 76.60 in 2025, ranking it 80th globally. This reduction reflects sustained public‑health investments, expanded prenatal care, and improvements in emergency obstetric services that have narrowed the gap with regional peers such as Peru (76.80) and Colombia (74.40). While the 2025 figure remains slightly above the 2023 trough, the long‑term downward trajectory suggests that continued scaling of skilled birth attendance and rural health outreach could push the ratio further below the current level, moving Guyana closer to the low‑mortality experiences of Thailand (81.20) and Seychelles (71.20).
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 67.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.60 | +1.60 | #80 |
| 2023 | 75.00 | −8.00 | #119 |
| 2022 | 83.00 | −106.00 | #115 |
| 2021 | 189.00 | +80.00 | #142 |
| 2020 | 109.00 | +2.00 | #130 |
| 2019 | 107.00 | +2.00 | #131 |
| 2018 | 105.00 | −5.00 | #126 |
| 2017 | 110.00 | −4.00 | #129 |
| 2016 | 114.00 | −3.00 | #130 |
| 2015 | 117.00 | −4.00 | #129 |
| 2014 | 121.00 | −7.00 | #129 |
| 2013 | 128.00 | −5.00 | #129 |
| 2012 | 133.00 | −2.00 | #129 |
| 2011 | 135.00 | −6.00 | #129 |
| 2010 | 141.00 | −5.00 | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana 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
Guyana's maternal mortality ratio was 76.60 in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 241.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Guyana was 75.00 in 2023.
Guyana ranks 80th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 76.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Guyana in 2025 was 76.60. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_maternal-mortality,
title = {Guyana Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}