Kuwait Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Kuwait's maternal mortality ratio was 17.00 in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 112.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's maternal mortality ratio stood at 17.00 in 2025, a rise of +9.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.00 by 2025. Kuwait ranked 136th globally.
Kuwait’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) stood at 17.00 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2025, placing the country 136th globally and closely aligned with peers such as the West Bank and Gaza (17.20) and Türkiye (17.60). Over a 40‑year span the MMR exhibited pronounced volatility: after an early level of 11.00 in 1985, the ratio surged to an all‑time peak of 75.00 in 2021 before falling to a trough of 7.00 in 2019, the lowest figure recorded in the series. The dramatic rise in 2021 coincided with regional health system strains and disruptions linked to the COVID‑19 pandemic, while the subsequent decline reflects intensified maternal health interventions, expanded prenatal care, and targeted policy reforms. Compared with Moldova (16.80) and Portugal (16.60), Kuwait’s recent performance suggests a convergence toward the lower end of the peer group. Continued investment in obstetric services, health workforce training, and data monitoring will be essential to sustain the downward trajectory and further reduce maternal deaths.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.00 | +9.00 | #136 |
| 2023 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #41 |
| 2022 | 8.00 | −67.00 | #30 |
| 2021 | 75.00 | +42.00 | #95 |
| 2020 | 33.00 | +26.00 | #72 |
| 2019 | 7.00 | −1.00 | #35 |
| 2018 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #38 |
| 2017 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #39 |
| 2016 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #37 |
| 2015 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #36 |
| 2014 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #36 |
| 2013 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #36 |
| 2012 | 8.00 | +0.00 | #35 |
| 2011 | 8.00 | −1.00 | #32 |
| 2010 | 9.00 | +0.00 | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Kuwait's maternal mortality ratio was 17.00 in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 112.5% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 75.00 in 2021.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Kuwait was 7.00 in 2019.
Kuwait ranks 136th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 17.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Kuwait in 2025 was 17.00. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_maternal-mortality,
title = {Kuwait Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}