Kiribati Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Kiribati's maternal mortality ratio was 84.80 in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's maternal mortality ratio stood at 84.80 in 2025, a rise of +4.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 84.80 by 2025. Kiribati ranked 74th globally.
Kiribati’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen sharply over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 246.00 in 1985 to a trough of 80.00 in 2023, and reaching 84.80 in 2025, placing the nation 74th in the world. This decline reflects sustained improvements in health‑service access, skilled birth attendance, and preventive care, mirroring progress seen in comparable small‑state peers such as Zambia, which records the same 2025 ratio of 84.80. The early high figure aligns with limited infrastructure and scarce professional obstetric resources typical of the 1980s in many Pacific islands, while recent gains coincide with targeted maternal‑health programs supported by international donors and the World Bank. Despite the notable reduction, Kiribati’s ratio remains above that of India (84.20) and Mozambique (92.40), indicating room for further advancement. Continued investment in remote‑area clinics, training of midwives, and robust data collection will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and move the country closer to the global average.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 82.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 84.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 84.80 | +4.80 | #74 |
| 2023 | 80.00 | −6.00 | #123 |
| 2022 | 86.00 | −36.00 | #116 |
| 2021 | 122.00 | +33.00 | #115 |
| 2020 | 89.00 | +0.00 | #118 |
| 2019 | 89.00 | +2.00 | #121 |
| 2018 | 87.00 | −3.00 | #121 |
| 2017 | 90.00 | +2.00 | #123 |
| 2016 | 88.00 | −2.00 | #121 |
| 2015 | 90.00 | −1.00 | #120 |
| 2014 | 91.00 | −2.00 | #120 |
| 2013 | 93.00 | −5.00 | #120 |
| 2012 | 98.00 | +0.00 | #120 |
| 2011 | 98.00 | −4.00 | #121 |
| 2010 | 102.00 | +3.00 | #120 |
Analysis
Kiribati's maternal mortality ratio was 84.80 in 2025, a rise of +4.80 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 84.80 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's maternal mortality ratio was 84.80 in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Kiribati's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 246.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Kiribati was 80.00 in 2023.
Kiribati ranks 74th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 84.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Kiribati in 2025 was 84.80. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_maternal-mortality,
title = {Kiribati Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}