Panama Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Panama's maternal mortality ratio was 33.40 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 9.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Panama's maternal mortality ratio has seen a substantial decline over the past four decades, falling from an all-time peak of 96.00 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1989 to a historic low of 33.40 in 2025, according to World Bank data. This downward trajectory reflects improvements in healthcare access, prenatal services, and skilled birth attendance across the country. The latest figure places Panama at 117th globally, positioning it between peer nations such as Azerbaijan and Maldives, both reporting a ratio of 31.40, and slightly below Barbados at 36.00. The consistent reduction since the late 1980s suggests sustained policy focus and health system strengthening, even as regional disparities and rural-urban gaps may persist. Maintaining this progress will depend on continued investment in maternal health infrastructure, equitable access to emergency obstetric care, and targeted interventions for vulnerable populations. Without such measures, the current trend could stall, particularly in remote areas where healthcare access remains limited.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Panama's maternal mortality ratio was 33.40 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 9.7% decrease from the previous year.
Panama's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 96.00 in 1989.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Panama was 33.40 in 2025.
Panama ranks 117th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Panama's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 33.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Panama in 2025 was 33.40. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_panama_maternal-mortality,
title = {Panama Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}