Lao PDR Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Overview
Lao PDR's maternal mortality ratio stood at 103.20 in 2025, a decline of +8.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.20 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 65th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 97.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.20 | −8.80 | #65 |
| 2023 | 112.00 | −8.00 | #132 |
| 2022 | 120.00 | −19.00 | #133 |
| 2021 | 139.00 | +7.00 | #120 |
| 2020 | 132.00 | −5.00 | #138 |
| 2019 | 137.00 | −8.00 | #139 |
| 2018 | 145.00 | −9.00 | #138 |
| 2017 | 154.00 | −11.00 | #138 |
| 2016 | 165.00 | −15.00 | #139 |
| 2015 | 180.00 | −13.00 | #140 |
| 2014 | 193.00 | −22.00 | #140 |
| 2013 | 215.00 | −26.00 | #144 |
| 2012 | 241.00 | −26.00 | #146 |
| 2011 | 267.00 | −38.00 | #149 |
| 2010 | 305.00 | −31.00 | #154 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's maternal mortality ratio was 103.20 in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 7.9% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 994.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Lao PDR was 103.20 in 2025.
Lao PDR ranks 65th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 103.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Lao PDR in 2025 was 103.20. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_maternal-mortality,
title = {Lao PDR Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/maternal-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}