Papua New Guinea Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Papua New Guinea's maternal mortality ratio was 188.80 in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's maternal mortality ratio stood at 188.80 in 2025, a decline of +0.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 188.80 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 38th globally.
Papua New Guinea's maternal mortality ratio has exhibited a significant decline over the past four decades, from an all-time peak of 393.00 in 1985 to a current value of 188.80 in 2025. This represents a substantial reduction of approximately 52% and ranks the country at thirty-eighth globally. In comparison, peer countries such as Myanmar and Botswana also exhibit relatively high maternal mortality ratios, with Myanmar ranking thirty-ninth at 190.40 and Botswana ranking thirty-seventh at 180.40. The improvement in Papua New Guinea's maternal health outcomes is a positive trend, although the country still faces challenges in providing adequate healthcare services to its population. Continued investments in healthcare infrastructure and trained medical personnel are necessary to sustain this progress and further reduce the maternal mortality ratio. If Papua New Guinea is able to maintain its focus on maternal health, future improvements in healthcare access and quality could potentially lead to a further decline in this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 186.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 188.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 188.80 | −0.20 | #38 |
| 2023 | 189.00 | +0.00 | #157 |
| 2022 | 189.00 | −34.00 | #156 |
| 2021 | 223.00 | +29.00 | #154 |
| 2020 | 194.00 | −5.00 | #152 |
| 2019 | 199.00 | −6.00 | #155 |
| 2018 | 205.00 | −2.00 | #155 |
| 2017 | 207.00 | −7.00 | #152 |
| 2016 | 214.00 | −7.00 | #151 |
| 2015 | 221.00 | −11.00 | #149 |
| 2014 | 232.00 | −11.00 | #151 |
| 2013 | 243.00 | −14.00 | #152 |
| 2012 | 257.00 | −14.00 | #152 |
| 2011 | 271.00 | −18.00 | #152 |
| 2010 | 289.00 | −13.00 | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Papua New Guinea's maternal mortality ratio was 188.80 in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 393.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Papua New Guinea was 188.80 in 2025.
Papua New Guinea ranks 38th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 188.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 188.80. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_maternal-mortality,
title = {Papua New Guinea Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}