Namibia Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Namibia's maternal mortality ratio was 132.40 in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Namibia's maternal mortality ratio stood at 132.40 in 2025, a decline of +6.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 132.40 by 2025. Namibia ranked 56th globally.
Namibia’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has fallen sharply over the past four decades, descending from 354.00 in 1985 to a World Bank‑reported 132.40 in 2025, which places the country 56th globally. The all‑time peak of 547.00 occurred in 2009, reflecting a period of heightened health system strain, while the all‑time trough of 127.00 was recorded in 2022, indicating recent gains in obstetric care and broader reproductive health initiatives. Compared with peer nations, Namibia’s 2025 MMR is marginally lower than Kenya’s 136.20 and close to the Dominican Republic’s 134.00, yet still above Nepal’s 127.40 and Micronesia’s 124.00, underscoring a modest gap to the lowest regional levels. Continued investment in skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric services, and rural health outreach is likely to sustain the downward trajectory, potentially bringing Namibia’s MMR within the 120‑range by the end of the decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 123.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 132.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 132.40 | −6.60 | #56 |
| 2023 | 139.00 | +12.00 | #142 |
| 2022 | 127.00 | −127.00 | #138 |
| 2021 | 254.00 | +111.00 | #158 |
| 2020 | 143.00 | −32.00 | #140 |
| 2019 | 175.00 | −23.00 | #149 |
| 2018 | 198.00 | −15.00 | #151 |
| 2017 | 213.00 | −37.00 | #155 |
| 2016 | 250.00 | −57.00 | #158 |
| 2015 | 307.00 | −62.00 | #163 |
| 2014 | 369.00 | −33.00 | #165 |
| 2013 | 402.00 | −37.00 | #166 |
| 2012 | 439.00 | −59.00 | #166 |
| 2011 | 498.00 | −33.00 | #171 |
| 2010 | 531.00 | −16.00 | #172 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's maternal mortality ratio was 132.40 in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 547.00 in 2009.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Namibia was 127.00 in 2022.
Namibia ranks 56th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 132.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Namibia in 2025 was 132.40. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_maternal-mortality,
title = {Namibia Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}