Ireland Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Ireland's maternal mortality ratio was 5.80 in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 45.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Ireland's maternal mortality ratio stood at 5.80 in 2025, a rise of +1.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.80 by 2025. Ireland ranked 173rd globally.
Ireland's maternal mortality ratio has declined significantly from 11.00 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1985 to 5.80 in 2025, matching the European Union average and placing the country 173rd globally. The all-time peak of 11.00 was recorded in 1990, coinciding with broader systemic challenges in maternal healthcare access and quality, while the lowest value of 4.00 was reached in 2023, reflecting recent improvements in prenatal care and emergency obstetric services. Ireland's current rate is comparable to that of Croatia and the Slovak Republic, both at 5.60, suggesting convergence with peer nations in health system performance. Despite this progress, disparities persist when compared to the best-performing countries globally. The continued downward trend indicates that sustained investment in maternal health infrastructure, workforce training, and equitable access to care could further reduce maternal mortality. Maintaining this trajectory will depend on addressing emerging challenges such as rising maternal age and comorbidities, as well as ensuring policy continuity in public health programming.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.90 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.80 | +1.80 | #173 |
| 2023 | 4.00 | −3.00 | #17 |
| 2022 | 7.00 | +1.00 | #25 |
| 2021 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #18 |
| 2020 | 6.00 | +2.00 | #21 |
| 2019 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #13 |
| 2018 | 5.00 | +1.00 | #18 |
| 2017 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #11 |
| 2016 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #11 |
| 2015 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2014 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2013 | 5.00 | −1.00 | #13 |
| 2012 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #20 |
| 2011 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #19 |
| 2010 | 6.00 | +0.00 | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's maternal mortality ratio was 5.80 in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 45.0% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 11.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Ireland was 4.00 in 2016.
Ireland ranks 173rd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 5.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Ireland in 2025 was 5.80. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_maternal-mortality,
title = {Ireland Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}