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Panama Maternal Mortality Ratio

Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births  SH.STA.MMRT

33.40 −3.60 (-9.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #117 Global Peak 96.00 (1989) Source World Bank

Panama Maternal Mortality Ratio (1985–2025)

Overview

Panama's maternal mortality ratio stood at 33.40 in 2025, a decline of +3.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 33.40 by 2025. Panama ranked 117th globally.

Data & projection

Year Maternal Mortality Ratio YoY change Rank
2026* trend 29.20 - -
2025* trend 33.40 - -
2025 33.40 −3.60 #117
2023 37.00 −3.00 #90
2022 40.00 −19.00 #86
2021 59.00 −15.00 #85
2020 74.00 +33.00 #107
2019 41.00 −2.00 #92
2018 43.00 −4.00 #92
2017 47.00 +0.00 #97
2016 47.00 −1.00 #94
2015 48.00 −1.00 #96
2014 49.00 −3.00 #96
2013 52.00 −1.00 #97
2012 53.00 −2.00 #97
2011 55.00 −1.00 #98
2010 56.00 +1.00 #98
Show all years (1985-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +17.9% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 0.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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

What is Panama's maternal mortality ratio?

Panama's maternal mortality ratio was 33.40 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 9.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest maternal mortality ratio in Panama?

Panama's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 96.00 in 1989.

What was the lowest maternal mortality ratio in Panama?

The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Panama was 33.40 in 2025.

How does Panama rank in maternal mortality ratio?

Panama ranks 117th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for maternal mortality ratio?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected maternal mortality ratio of Panama in 2025?

Panama's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 33.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the maternal mortality ratio of Panama in 2025?

The maternal mortality ratio of Panama in 2025 was 33.40. This ranks 117th in the world.

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APA
Panama Maternal Mortality Ratio. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/panama/maternal-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_panama_maternal-mortality, title = {Panama Maternal Mortality Ratio}, url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/maternal-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }