Mexico Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Mexico's maternal mortality ratio was 51.80 in 2025, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 23.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Mexico's maternal mortality ratio stood at 51.80 in 2025, a rise of +9.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.80 by 2025. Mexico ranked 97th globally.
Mexico’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen sharply over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 107.00 in 1985 to a trough of 42.00 in 2023, before rising slightly to the latest 2025 figure of 51.80, ranking 97th globally. This decline reflects sustained public‑health investments, expanded prenatal care, and targeted interventions in rural areas, yet the modest uptick since 2023 suggests lingering challenges in service quality and equity. Compared with peer nations, Mexico’s 2025 ratio sits marginally above Honduras (51.40) and below Algeria (53.00), indicating that regional performance remains mixed. The 40‑year coverage of data underscores a long‑term downward trajectory, but the recent reversal points to the need for renewed policy focus on maternal health financing and workforce training. Continued improvements in health system capacity and socioeconomic conditions are likely to determine whether Mexico can resume its historic decline and achieve lower maternal mortality levels in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 50.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 51.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.80 | +9.80 | #97 |
| 2023 | 42.00 | −3.00 | #95 |
| 2022 | 45.00 | −59.00 | #92 |
| 2021 | 104.00 | +43.00 | #109 |
| 2020 | 61.00 | +18.00 | #102 |
| 2019 | 43.00 | −1.00 | #94 |
| 2018 | 44.00 | +0.00 | #94 |
| 2017 | 44.00 | +1.00 | #92 |
| 2016 | 43.00 | +0.00 | #89 |
| 2015 | 43.00 | −1.00 | #89 |
| 2014 | 44.00 | −1.00 | #91 |
| 2013 | 45.00 | −1.00 | #90 |
| 2012 | 46.00 | −1.00 | #89 |
| 2011 | 47.00 | −3.00 | #90 |
| 2010 | 50.00 | −1.00 | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's maternal mortality ratio was 51.80 in 2025. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 23.3% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 107.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Mexico was 42.00 in 2023.
Mexico ranks 97th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 51.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Mexico in 2025 was 51.80. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_maternal-mortality,
title = {Mexico Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}