Libya Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Libya's maternal mortality ratio was 61.40 in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Libya's maternal mortality ratio stood at 61.40 in 2025, a rise of +2.40 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.40 by 2025. Libya ranked 92nd globally.
Libya’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has shown a marked decline over the past four decades, falling from 86.00 in 1985 to 61.40 in 2025, which places the country 92nd globally. The indicator peaked at 98.00 in 2021, a brief reversal that likely reflected disruptions in health‑service delivery during the post‑revolutionary period, before reaching an all‑time trough of 59.00 in 2023. Compared with peer nations, Libya’s 2025 figure is close to Iraq’s 59.80 and Ecuador’s 59.60, and slightly higher than Cuba’s 62.00 and Nicaragua’s 62.60, suggesting that regional health outcomes are converging. The sustained downward trajectory points to improvements in obstetric care, expanded prenatal services, and greater investment in reproductive health. Continued prioritisation of skilled birth attendance and rural health infrastructure will be essential to maintain progress and push the MMR below the current low‑forties threshold anticipated for the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 59.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 61.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.40 | +2.40 | #92 |
| 2023 | 59.00 | −1.00 | #108 |
| 2022 | 60.00 | −38.00 | #102 |
| 2021 | 98.00 | +27.00 | #107 |
| 2020 | 71.00 | +6.00 | #106 |
| 2019 | 65.00 | −1.00 | #109 |
| 2018 | 66.00 | −3.00 | #108 |
| 2017 | 69.00 | −5.00 | #112 |
| 2016 | 74.00 | −2.00 | #113 |
| 2015 | 76.00 | −1.00 | #113 |
| 2014 | 77.00 | +2.00 | #112 |
| 2013 | 75.00 | +1.00 | #109 |
| 2012 | 74.00 | −7.00 | #109 |
| 2011 | 81.00 | +10.00 | #111 |
| 2010 | 71.00 | +1.00 | #104 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Libya's maternal mortality ratio was 61.40 in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from the previous year.
Libya's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 98.00 in 2021.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Libya was 59.00 in 1994.
Libya ranks 92nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 61.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Libya in 2025 was 61.40. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_maternal-mortality,
title = {Libya Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}