Niger Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Niger's maternal mortality ratio was 324.60 in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Niger's maternal mortality ratio stood at 324.60 in 2025, a decline of +25.40 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 324.60 by 2025. Niger ranked 18th globally.
Niger’s maternal mortality ratio fell dramatically from its all‑time peak of 1,137.00 in 1985 to a trough of 324.60 in 2025, ranking the country 18th globally among 195 reporting states. This 71.5 percent decline over four decades reflects expanded antenatal care, increased skilled birth attendance, and broader implementation of emergency obstetric services, albeit still lagging behind regional peers such as Mali (348.00) and The Gambia (323.80). The sustained reduction aligns with World Bank‑reported improvements in health financing and community health worker programmes, yet the ratio remains well above the Sustainable Development Goal target of less than 70 deaths per 100 000 live births. Continued progress will depend on further strengthening of health infrastructure, scaling up of postpartum hemorrhage interventions, and addressing socioeconomic determinants that limit women’s access to quality care, which together could accelerate the downward trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 310.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 324.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 324.60 | −25.40 | #18 |
| 2023 | 350.00 | −11.00 | #173 |
| 2022 | 361.00 | −35.00 | #172 |
| 2021 | 396.00 | +8.00 | #172 |
| 2020 | 388.00 | −18.00 | #173 |
| 2019 | 406.00 | −14.00 | #173 |
| 2018 | 420.00 | −13.00 | #173 |
| 2017 | 433.00 | −17.00 | #173 |
| 2016 | 450.00 | −23.00 | #173 |
| 2015 | 473.00 | −24.00 | #175 |
| 2014 | 497.00 | −29.00 | #176 |
| 2013 | 526.00 | −28.00 | #177 |
| 2012 | 554.00 | −31.00 | #175 |
| 2011 | 585.00 | −36.00 | #177 |
| 2010 | 621.00 | −26.00 | #180 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Niger's maternal mortality ratio was 324.60 in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 1,137.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Niger was 324.60 in 2025.
Niger ranks 18th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 324.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Niger in 2025 was 324.60. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_maternal-mortality,
title = {Niger Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}