Lesotho Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Overview
Lesotho's maternal mortality ratio stood at 493.60 in 2025, a rise of +15.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 493.60 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 8th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 490.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 493.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 493.60 | +15.60 | #8 |
| 2023 | 478.00 | +1.00 | #183 |
| 2022 | 477.00 | −100.00 | #183 |
| 2021 | 577.00 | +48.00 | #184 |
| 2020 | 529.00 | +62.00 | #184 |
| 2019 | 467.00 | −24.00 | #182 |
| 2018 | 491.00 | +23.00 | #181 |
| 2017 | 468.00 | −50.00 | #178 |
| 2016 | 518.00 | −76.00 | #181 |
| 2015 | 594.00 | −113.00 | #182 |
| 2014 | 707.00 | −148.00 | #185 |
| 2013 | 855.00 | −145.00 | #189 |
| 2012 | 1,000.00 | −210.00 | #190 |
| 2011 | 1,210.00 | −101.00 | #192 |
| 2010 | 1,311.00 | −76.00 | #193 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Lesotho's maternal mortality ratio was 493.60 in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 1,387.00 in 2009.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Lesotho was 312.00 in 1997.
Lesotho ranks 8th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 493.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Lesotho in 2025 was 493.60. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_maternal-mortality,
title = {Lesotho Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/maternal-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}