Nepal Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Nepal's maternal mortality ratio was 127.40 in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Nepal's maternal mortality ratio stood at 127.40 in 2025, a decline of +14.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 127.40 by 2025. Nepal ranked 57th globally.
Nepal’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, declining from a peak of 1,186.00 in 1985 to a trough of 127.40 in 2025, placing the country at rank 57 globally. This reduction represents an 89.3 percent decrease and reflects sustained improvements in obstetric care, expanded access to skilled birth attendants, and increased investment in primary health infrastructure. The 2025 figure of 127.40 is comparable to the ratios of peer nations such as Micronesia, Federated States of (124.00) and Namibia (132.40), indicating that Nepal now performs at a level similar to other lower‑middle‑income countries that have successfully reduced maternal deaths. The long‑term downward trajectory suggests that continued scaling of community‑based health programs, coupled with further enhancements in emergency obstetric services, could push the ratio below the current trough, moving Nepal closer to the Sustainable Development Goal target of less than 70 deaths per 100 000 live births.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 120.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 127.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 127.40 | −14.60 | #57 |
| 2023 | 142.00 | +3.00 | #144 |
| 2022 | 139.00 | −34.00 | #142 |
| 2021 | 173.00 | +20.00 | #137 |
| 2020 | 153.00 | −17.00 | #143 |
| 2019 | 170.00 | −13.00 | #147 |
| 2018 | 183.00 | −14.00 | #150 |
| 2017 | 197.00 | −17.00 | #150 |
| 2016 | 214.00 | −22.00 | #150 |
| 2015 | 236.00 | −9.00 | #152 |
| 2014 | 245.00 | −13.00 | #153 |
| 2013 | 258.00 | −14.00 | #154 |
| 2012 | 272.00 | −14.00 | #153 |
| 2011 | 286.00 | −11.00 | #153 |
| 2010 | 297.00 | −2.00 | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. 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
Nepal's maternal mortality ratio was 127.40 in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 1,186.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Nepal was 127.40 in 2025.
Nepal ranks 57th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 127.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Nepal in 2025 was 127.40. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_maternal-mortality,
title = {Nepal Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}