Iraq Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Iraq's maternal mortality ratio was 59.80 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 9.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Iraq's maternal mortality ratio stood at 59.80 in 2025, a decline of +6.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.80 by 2025. Iraq ranked 93rd globally.
Iraq’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, descending from an all‑time peak of 195.00 in 1990 to a trough of 59.00 in 2022 and reaching 59.80 in 2025, ranking 93rd globally. The early 1990s witnessed the highest recorded level, reflecting the combined effects of war, sanctions and a collapsed health system, while successive reforms, expanded primary‑care networks and increased skilled‑birth attendance have driven the steep decline observed since the mid‑2000s. By 2025 Iraq’s ratio is marginally higher than the peer country Ecuador’s 59.60 and comparable to Libya’s 61.40, indicating that Iraq has moved from the severe mortality bracket of the 1990s into a range typical of lower‑middle‑income nations. Continued investment in reproductive health services, particularly in rural provinces, and sustained political stability are likely to push the ratio further down, potentially bringing Iraq into the sub‑50 threshold within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 57.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.80 | −6.20 | #93 |
| 2023 | 66.00 | +7.00 | #111 |
| 2022 | 59.00 | −18.00 | #101 |
| 2021 | 77.00 | +14.00 | #98 |
| 2020 | 63.00 | −11.00 | #103 |
| 2019 | 74.00 | −2.00 | #116 |
| 2018 | 76.00 | −5.00 | #116 |
| 2017 | 81.00 | −6.00 | #120 |
| 2016 | 87.00 | +1.00 | #120 |
| 2015 | 86.00 | −4.00 | #119 |
| 2014 | 90.00 | −6.00 | #119 |
| 2013 | 96.00 | −4.00 | #122 |
| 2012 | 100.00 | −5.00 | #121 |
| 2011 | 105.00 | −2.00 | #122 |
| 2010 | 107.00 | +0.00 | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Iraq's maternal mortality ratio was 59.80 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.
Iraq's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 195.00 in 1990.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Iraq was 59.00 in 2022.
Iraq ranks 93rd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iraq's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 59.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Iraq in 2025 was 59.80. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_maternal-mortality,
title = {Iraq Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}