Seychelles Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Seychelles's maternal mortality ratio was 71.20 in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 69.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Seychelles's maternal mortality ratio stood at 71.20 in 2025, a rise of +29.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.20 by 2025. Seychelles ranked 82nd globally.
Seychelles' maternal mortality ratio has experienced fluctuations over the past four decades, with the all-time high of 89.00 recorded in 2022 and the all-time low of 37.00 in 1997. Despite a significant decline from the peak, the country still ranks #82 globally, with a maternal mortality ratio of 71.20 in 2025. This rate is close to that of Guyana, which ranks #79. Comparatively, Colombia, a peer country, has a lower ratio of 74.40, while the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has a slightly lower ratio of 68.80. The trend has been steadily increasing since 1985, when the ratio was 69.00. The persistence of maternal mortality in Seychelles underscores the need for continued investment in healthcare infrastructure and reproductive health services. A reduction in maternal mortality could be achieved through targeted interventions, such as improved access to prenatal care and skilled birth attendants, potentially leading to a reversal of the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 73.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.20 | +29.20 | #82 |
| 2023 | 42.00 | −47.00 | #96 |
| 2022 | 89.00 | +15.00 | #119 |
| 2021 | 74.00 | +23.00 | #94 |
| 2020 | 51.00 | +3.00 | #95 |
| 2019 | 48.00 | −1.00 | #98 |
| 2018 | 49.00 | +2.00 | #98 |
| 2017 | 47.00 | +0.00 | #98 |
| 2016 | 47.00 | +1.00 | #95 |
| 2015 | 46.00 | +0.00 | #94 |
| 2014 | 46.00 | −2.00 | #93 |
| 2013 | 48.00 | −1.00 | #93 |
| 2012 | 49.00 | −1.00 | #93 |
| 2011 | 50.00 | +0.00 | #94 |
| 2010 | 50.00 | −1.00 | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's maternal mortality ratio was 71.20 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 69.5% increase from the previous year.
Seychelles's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 89.00 in 2022.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Seychelles was 37.00 in 1997.
Seychelles ranks 82nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Seychelles's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 71.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Seychelles in 2025 was 71.20. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_seychelles_maternal-mortality,
title = {Seychelles Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/seychelles/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}