Oman Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Oman's maternal mortality ratio was 20.80 in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 60.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Oman's maternal mortality ratio stood at 20.80 in 2025, a rise of +7.80 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.80 by 2025. Oman ranked 130th globally.
Oman’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has fallen sharply over the past four decades, descending from 43.00 in 1985 to a latest 2025 figure of 20.80, which places the country at rank 130 globally. The downward trajectory was not monotonic; an all‑time peak of 74.00 occurred in 2021 before a rapid improvement brought the ratio to an all‑time trough of 13.00 in 2023. Compared with regional peers, Oman’s 2025 MMR is marginally higher than Lebanon’s 20.40 and close to the United States’ 20.00, while remaining lower than Iran’s 21.20 and Sri Lanka’s 21.40. The pronounced decline since the early 2020s reflects intensified maternal health programs, expanded prenatal care, and better obstetric facilities. Continued investment in skilled birth attendance and rural health outreach will be crucial to sustain the downward trend and further narrow the gap with the lowest‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 18.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.80 | +7.80 | #130 |
| 2023 | 13.00 | +0.00 | #55 |
| 2022 | 13.00 | −61.00 | #43 |
| 2021 | 74.00 | +42.00 | #93 |
| 2020 | 32.00 | +18.00 | #71 |
| 2019 | 14.00 | +0.00 | #55 |
| 2018 | 14.00 | +0.00 | #54 |
| 2017 | 14.00 | +0.00 | #54 |
| 2016 | 14.00 | −1.00 | #54 |
| 2015 | 15.00 | +0.00 | #55 |
| 2014 | 15.00 | +0.00 | #54 |
| 2013 | 15.00 | −1.00 | #54 |
| 2012 | 16.00 | +0.00 | #53 |
| 2011 | 16.00 | −1.00 | #54 |
| 2010 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Oman's maternal mortality ratio was 20.80 in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 60.0% increase from the previous year.
Oman's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 74.00 in 2021.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Oman was 13.00 in 2022.
Oman ranks 130th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 20.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Oman in 2025 was 20.80. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_maternal-mortality,
title = {Oman Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}