Mali Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Mali's maternal mortality ratio was 348.00 in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Mali's maternal mortality ratio stood at 348.00 in 2025, a decline of +19.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 348.00 by 2025. Mali ranked 17th globally.
Mali’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 1,217.00 in 1985 to a trough of 348.00 in 2025, a reduction of more than 71 percent that places the country at rank 17 globally. This steep decline reflects expanded access to skilled birth attendance, improvements in emergency obstetric care, and intensified public‑health campaigns targeting hemorrhage and infection. Nevertheless, Mali’s 2025 figure of 348.00 remains only marginally lower than that of Côte d’Ivoire (349.40) and higher than Niger (324.60), indicating that regional peers continue to experience similar challenges despite comparable socioeconomic conditions. The sustained downward trajectory suggests that further investment in rural health infrastructure, community health worker training, and supply‑chain reliability for essential medicines could accelerate progress, potentially moving Mali’s maternal mortality ratio below 300 within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 335.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 348.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 348.00 | −19.00 | #17 |
| 2023 | 367.00 | −14.00 | #178 |
| 2022 | 381.00 | −34.00 | #177 |
| 2021 | 415.00 | +10.00 | #175 |
| 2020 | 405.00 | −11.00 | #176 |
| 2019 | 416.00 | −18.00 | #174 |
| 2018 | 434.00 | −19.00 | #174 |
| 2017 | 453.00 | −19.00 | #176 |
| 2016 | 472.00 | −18.00 | #177 |
| 2015 | 490.00 | −17.00 | #177 |
| 2014 | 507.00 | −18.00 | #177 |
| 2013 | 525.00 | −24.00 | #175 |
| 2012 | 549.00 | −4.00 | #174 |
| 2011 | 553.00 | −5.00 | #174 |
| 2010 | 558.00 | −7.00 | #173 |
Analysis
Mali's maternal mortality ratio was 348.00 in 2025, a decline of −19.00 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 348.00 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's maternal mortality ratio was 348.00 in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 1,217.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Mali was 348.00 in 2025.
Mali ranks 17th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mali's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 348.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Mali in 2025 was 348.00. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_maternal-mortality,
title = {Mali Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}