Senegal Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Senegal's maternal mortality ratio was 204.40 in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Senegal's maternal mortality ratio stood at 204.40 in 2025, a decline of +32.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 204.40 by 2025. Senegal ranked 33rd globally.
Senegal's Maternal Mortality Ratio has made significant progress over the past four decades. Starting from an all-time high of 899.00 in 1985, the country has seen a substantial decline, with the ratio dropping to 204.40 in 2025, ranking 33rd globally. This improvement is comparable to Rwanda, which ranks 26th globally with a Maternal Mortality Ratio of 213.20. The downward trend in Senegal's Maternal Mortality Ratio reflects an increase in access to healthcare and improvements in maternal health services. However, the country still has a long way to go to tackle the issue of maternal mortality. To continue this progress, Senegal will need to focus on strengthening its healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural areas where access to medical care is often limited. A sustained commitment to maternal healthcare and a continued decline in maternal mortality would be a significant achievement for Senegal, putting it on par with its peer countries in the region.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 192.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 204.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 204.40 | −32.60 | #33 |
| 2023 | 237.00 | +9.00 | #163 |
| 2022 | 228.00 | −35.00 | #160 |
| 2021 | 263.00 | +11.00 | #160 |
| 2020 | 252.00 | −34.00 | #162 |
| 2019 | 286.00 | −19.00 | #167 |
| 2018 | 305.00 | −20.00 | #167 |
| 2017 | 325.00 | −20.00 | #167 |
| 2016 | 345.00 | −12.00 | #167 |
| 2015 | 357.00 | −16.00 | #167 |
| 2014 | 373.00 | −12.00 | #168 |
| 2013 | 385.00 | −20.00 | #165 |
| 2012 | 405.00 | −10.00 | #165 |
| 2011 | 415.00 | −21.00 | #165 |
| 2010 | 436.00 | −5.00 | #164 |
Analysis
Senegal's maternal mortality ratio was 204.40 in 2025, a decline of −32.60 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 204.40 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's maternal mortality ratio was 204.40 in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 899.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Senegal was 204.40 in 2025.
Senegal ranks 33rd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 204.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Senegal in 2025 was 204.40. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_maternal-mortality,
title = {Senegal Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}