Puerto Rico (US) Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Puerto Rico (US)'s maternal mortality ratio was 44.00 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 300.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Puerto Rico (US)'s maternal mortality ratio stood at 44.00 in 2025, a rise of +33.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.00 by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 103rd globally.
Puerto Rico's maternal mortality ratio has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past four decades. The island's all-time high of 55.00 in 2022 marked a concerning turn in this indicator, following a period of relative stability. Notably, this peak occurred just a year before the record-low of 11.00 in 2023, underscoring the rapid and dramatic nature of the change. Puerto Rico's current maternal mortality ratio stands at 44.00, ranking it globally at #103. Comparatively, Bhutan's ratio of 45.00 places it just ahead of Puerto Rico, while several other countries, including Trinidad and Tobago and Viet Nam, have similar or lower rates. This marked decline in maternal mortality ratio is a positive trend, suggesting improved access to and quality of healthcare services. However, the persistence of these fluctuations highlights the need for continued investment in maternal healthcare infrastructure to ensure a more stable trajectory and to build on recent progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 48.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 44.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.00 | +33.00 | #103 |
| 2023 | 11.00 | −44.00 | #50 |
| 2022 | 55.00 | +5.00 | #99 |
| 2021 | 50.00 | +39.00 | #74 |
| 2020 | 11.00 | −2.00 | #37 |
| 2019 | 13.00 | −1.00 | #54 |
| 2018 | 14.00 | −3.00 | #55 |
| 2017 | 17.00 | +2.00 | #60 |
| 2016 | 15.00 | +0.00 | #57 |
| 2015 | 15.00 | −1.00 | #56 |
| 2014 | 16.00 | +0.00 | #57 |
| 2013 | 16.00 | −1.00 | #55 |
| 2012 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #58 |
| 2011 | 17.00 | −1.00 | #55 |
| 2010 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico (US)'s maternal mortality ratio was 44.00 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 300.0% increase from the previous year.
Puerto Rico (US)'s maternal mortality ratio peaked at 55.00 in 2022.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Puerto Rico (US) was 11.00 in 2020.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks 103rd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Puerto Rico (US)'s maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 44.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 44.00. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_maternal-mortality,
title = {Puerto Rico (US) Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}