Nauru Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Nauru's maternal mortality ratio was 294.40 in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Nauru's maternal mortality ratio stood at 294.40 in 2025, a rise of +21.40 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 294.40 by 2025. Nauru ranked 22nd globally.
Nauru’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) stood at 294.40 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2025, placing the island nation at 22nd highest globally according to World Bank data. The indicator has risen sharply since the earliest recorded value of 191.00 in 1985, reaching an all‑time peak of 328.00 in 2005 before receding to the current level. Over the 40‑year coverage period the upward trajectory reflects persistent challenges in health service delivery, limited obstetric infrastructure, and a small, dispersed population that hampers the efficient allocation of resources. Compared with peer countries of similar ranking, Nauru’s MMR exceeds Sierra Leone’s 293.80 and approaches Haiti’s 323.80, underscoring a regional disparity in maternal outcomes. Continued investment in prenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and emergency obstetric facilities will be crucial to reverse the recent rise and steer the ratio downward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 296.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 294.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 294.40 | +21.40 | #22 |
| 2023 | 273.00 | −44.00 | #168 |
| 2022 | 317.00 | +51.00 | #170 |
| 2021 | 266.00 | −43.00 | #163 |
| 2020 | 309.00 | +42.00 | #167 |
| 2019 | 267.00 | −2.00 | #165 |
| 2018 | 269.00 | +10.00 | #163 |
| 2017 | 259.00 | +11.00 | #159 |
| 2016 | 248.00 | −5.00 | #157 |
| 2015 | 253.00 | +13.00 | #156 |
| 2014 | 240.00 | −7.00 | #152 |
| 2013 | 247.00 | −8.00 | #153 |
| 2012 | 255.00 | −5.00 | #150 |
| 2011 | 260.00 | −37.00 | #148 |
| 2010 | 297.00 | −3.00 | #151 |
Analysis
Nauru's maternal mortality ratio was 294.40 in 2025, a rise of +21.40 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 294.40 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nauru's maternal mortality ratio was 294.40 in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from the previous year.
Nauru's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 328.00 in 2005.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Nauru was 191.00 in 1985.
Nauru ranks 22nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nauru's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 294.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Nauru in 2025 was 294.40. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nauru_maternal-mortality,
title = {Nauru Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nauru/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}