North Macedonia Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
North Macedonia's maternal mortality ratio was 4.00 in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 33.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's maternal mortality ratio stood at 4.00 in 2025, a rise of +1.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.00 by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 179th globally.
North Macedonia’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen markedly over the past four decades, descending from an all‑time peak of 17.00 deaths per 100 000 live births in 1985 to a trough of 3.00 in 2023 and a latest 2025 value of 4.00, placing the country at rank 179 globally. This decline reflects sustained improvements in prenatal care, obstetric services and health‑system financing, mirroring trends observed in other high‑performing European nations such as Germany, which records the same 4.00 ratio, and Korea at 3.80. The sharp reduction since the mid‑1990s suggests that policy reforms and increased access to skilled birth attendants have been effective, while the modest rise from the 2023 trough to 2025 likely captures reporting adjustments rather than a reversal of health outcomes. Continued investment in rural health infrastructure and targeted maternal‑health programs will be crucial to maintain the downward trajectory and potentially push the ratio below the current trough in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.00 | +1.00 | #179 |
| 2023 | 3.00 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2022 | 3.00 | −9.00 | #6 |
| 2021 | 12.00 | +5.00 | #37 |
| 2020 | 7.00 | +4.00 | #28 |
| 2019 | 3.00 | +0.00 | #8 |
| 2018 | 3.00 | −1.00 | #9 |
| 2017 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2016 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2015 | 4.00 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2014 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #11 |
| 2013 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #16 |
| 2012 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2011 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #12 |
| 2010 | 5.00 | −1.00 | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's maternal mortality ratio was 4.00 in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 33.3% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 17.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in North Macedonia was 3.00 in 2018.
North Macedonia ranks 179th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 4.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of North Macedonia in 2025 was 4.00. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_maternal-mortality,
title = {North Macedonia Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}