Romania Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Romania's maternal mortality ratio was 12.20 in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Romania's maternal mortality ratio stood at 12.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.20 by 2025. Romania ranked 148th globally.
Romania's maternal mortality ratio has undergone significant improvement over the past four decades, with the ratio declining from a peak of 184.00 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1985 to a recent low of 12.20 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2025. This substantial reduction in maternal mortality is comparable to the trends observed in peer countries such as Tajikistan, which has a similar ratio of 12.80 deaths per 100,000 live births. Notably, Romania's maternal mortality ratio has surpassed that of many developed economies, including the United Kingdom, where the ratio stands at 11.40 deaths per 100,000 live births. The country's progress in reducing maternal mortality is a testament to improvements in healthcare infrastructure and access to reproductive services. However, a continued decline in maternal mortality may depend on sustained investments in healthcare infrastructure and the implementation of effective maternal health policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.20 | +0.20 | #148 |
| 2023 | 12.00 | −1.00 | #54 |
| 2022 | 13.00 | −7.00 | #44 |
| 2021 | 20.00 | +4.00 | #48 |
| 2020 | 16.00 | +2.00 | #47 |
| 2019 | 14.00 | −1.00 | #56 |
| 2018 | 15.00 | −2.00 | #58 |
| 2017 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #61 |
| 2016 | 17.00 | −1.00 | #60 |
| 2015 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #62 |
| 2014 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #61 |
| 2013 | 18.00 | −1.00 | #61 |
| 2012 | 19.00 | −1.00 | #62 |
| 2011 | 20.00 | −3.00 | #62 |
| 2010 | 23.00 | −2.00 | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's maternal mortality ratio was 12.20 in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Romania's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 184.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Romania was 12.00 in 2023.
Romania ranks 148th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 12.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Romania in 2025 was 12.20. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_maternal-mortality,
title = {Romania Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}