Malta Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Malta's maternal mortality ratio was 9.20 in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Malta's maternal mortality ratio stood at 9.20 in 2025, a rise of +1.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.20 by 2025. Malta ranked 155th globally.
Malta’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen markedly over the past four decades, declining from an all‑time peak of 21.00 in 1985 to a trough of 7.00 in 2017, before registering 9.20 in 2025, which places the country at rank 155 globally. This downward trajectory reflects sustained improvements in prenatal care, obstetric services and public health infrastructure, mirroring advances seen in peer nations such as Albania (9.00) and Belgium (8.80). The 2025 figure, while higher than the 2017 low, remains well below the 1985 peak and continues to outperform many larger economies, including the Russian Federation (10.00). Continued investment in maternal health programs, coupled with broader access to skilled birth attendants, is likely to sustain the decline and could bring Malta’s ratio closer to the sub‑7 level observed during its trough, provided demographic pressures and health system capacity are managed effectively.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.20 | +1.20 | #155 |
| 2023 | 8.00 | −2.00 | #43 |
| 2022 | 10.00 | +0.00 | #38 |
| 2021 | 10.00 | +0.00 | #35 |
| 2020 | 10.00 | +2.00 | #36 |
| 2019 | 8.00 | −1.00 | #40 |
| 2018 | 9.00 | +2.00 | #45 |
| 2017 | 7.00 | −3.00 | #32 |
| 2016 | 10.00 | +3.00 | #45 |
| 2015 | 7.00 | −1.00 | #32 |
| 2014 | 8.00 | +1.00 | #37 |
| 2013 | 7.00 | −2.00 | #30 |
| 2012 | 9.00 | −2.00 | #39 |
| 2011 | 11.00 | +2.00 | #48 |
| 2010 | 9.00 | −2.00 | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta 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
Malta's maternal mortality ratio was 9.20 in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
Malta's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 21.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Malta was 7.00 in 2013.
Malta ranks 155th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 9.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Malta in 2025 was 9.20. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_maternal-mortality,
title = {Malta Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}