Lithuania Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Lithuania's maternal mortality ratio was 8.20 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's maternal mortality ratio stood at 8.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.20 by 2025. Lithuania ranked 162nd globally.
Lithuania’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 35.00 in 1985 to a trough of 8.00 in 2023 and reaching 8.20 in 2025, which places the country at 162nd in the global ranking. This decline reflects extensive reforms in prenatal care, the expansion of hospital‑based deliveries, and the adoption of evidence‑based clinical protocols that have aligned Lithuania’s outcomes with those of its regional peers; Greece and Bulgaria both record ratios of 8.40, while Finland and Saudi Arabia sit at 7.80. The sustained reduction suggests that the health system’s capacity to manage obstetric complications has improved markedly, yet the slight uptick from the 2023 trough indicates residual vulnerabilities, such as uneven access in rural areas. Continued investment in universal maternity services and targeted interventions for high‑risk groups will be essential to maintain the downward trajectory and further narrow the gap with the lowest‑mortality peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.20 | +0.20 | #162 |
| 2023 | 8.00 | −1.00 | #42 |
| 2022 | 9.00 | +0.00 | #33 |
| 2021 | 9.00 | +1.00 | #33 |
| 2020 | 8.00 | −1.00 | #31 |
| 2019 | 9.00 | +0.00 | #44 |
| 2018 | 9.00 | −1.00 | #43 |
| 2017 | 10.00 | +1.00 | #44 |
| 2016 | 9.00 | −1.00 | #43 |
| 2015 | 10.00 | +1.00 | #45 |
| 2014 | 9.00 | −1.00 | #42 |
| 2013 | 10.00 | +0.00 | #46 |
| 2012 | 10.00 | +0.00 | #44 |
| 2011 | 10.00 | +0.00 | #40 |
| 2010 | 10.00 | −1.00 | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania 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
Lithuania's maternal mortality ratio was 8.20 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 35.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Lithuania was 8.00 in 2020.
Lithuania ranks 162nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 8.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Lithuania in 2025 was 8.20. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_maternal-mortality,
title = {Lithuania Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}