Mozambique Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Overview
Mozambique's maternal mortality ratio stood at 92.40 in 2025, a decline of +6.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 92.40 by 2025. Mozambique ranked 72nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 83.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 92.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 92.40 | −6.60 | #72 |
| 2023 | 99.00 | −5.00 | #129 |
| 2022 | 104.00 | −76.00 | #126 |
| 2021 | 180.00 | +57.00 | #139 |
| 2020 | 123.00 | −11.00 | #135 |
| 2019 | 134.00 | −25.00 | #137 |
| 2018 | 159.00 | −28.00 | #142 |
| 2017 | 187.00 | −15.00 | #149 |
| 2016 | 202.00 | −14.00 | #147 |
| 2015 | 216.00 | +6.00 | #148 |
| 2014 | 210.00 | +14.00 | #144 |
| 2013 | 196.00 | −22.00 | #139 |
| 2012 | 218.00 | −50.00 | #142 |
| 2011 | 268.00 | −37.00 | #150 |
| 2010 | 305.00 | −47.00 | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Mozambique's maternal mortality ratio was 92.40 in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous year.
Mozambique's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 1,452.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Mozambique was 92.40 in 2025.
Mozambique ranks 72nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 92.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Mozambique in 2025 was 92.40. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_maternal-mortality,
title = {Mozambique Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/maternal-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}