Moldova Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Moldova's maternal mortality ratio was 16.80 in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 11.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Moldova's maternal mortality ratio stood at 16.80 in 2025, a decline of +2.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.80 by 2025. Moldova ranked 137th globally.
Moldova’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, declining from an all‑time peak of 62.00 in 1985 to a trough of 16.80 in 2025, a reduction of more than 73 percent and placing the country at rank 137 globally. This long‑term improvement reflects expanded access to prenatal care, the introduction of standardized obstetric protocols, and increased investment in health infrastructure. The 2025 figure of 16.80 is closely aligned with the ratios observed in Portugal (16.60) and Ukraine (16.60), and only marginally higher than Kuwait’s 17.00, suggesting that Moldova has converged with upper‑middle‑income peers despite its lower per‑capita health spending. Continued progress will depend on sustaining skilled birth‑attendance rates, addressing rural service gaps, and securing stable financing for maternal health programs, which together could push the ratio below 15 in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.80 | −2.20 | #137 |
| 2023 | 19.00 | +0.00 | #73 |
| 2022 | 19.00 | −5.00 | #59 |
| 2021 | 24.00 | −5.00 | #54 |
| 2020 | 29.00 | +8.00 | #66 |
| 2019 | 21.00 | +1.00 | #71 |
| 2018 | 20.00 | +0.00 | #68 |
| 2017 | 20.00 | −1.00 | #66 |
| 2016 | 21.00 | +1.00 | #66 |
| 2015 | 20.00 | +0.00 | #64 |
| 2014 | 20.00 | +1.00 | #63 |
| 2013 | 19.00 | +0.00 | #62 |
| 2012 | 19.00 | +0.00 | #61 |
| 2011 | 19.00 | −1.00 | #59 |
| 2010 | 20.00 | −2.00 | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's maternal mortality ratio was 16.80 in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 11.6% decrease from the previous year.
Moldova's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 62.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Moldova was 16.80 in 2025.
Moldova ranks 137th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 16.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Moldova in 2025 was 16.80. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_maternal-mortality,
title = {Moldova Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}