South Sudan Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Overview
South Sudan's maternal mortality ratio stood at 671.40 in 2025, a decline of +20.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 671.40 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 2nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 658.30 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 671.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 671.40 | −20.60 | #2 |
| 2023 | 692.00 | −12.00 | #191 |
| 2022 | 704.00 | −45.00 | #190 |
| 2021 | 749.00 | +20.00 | #190 |
| 2020 | 729.00 | −16.00 | #190 |
| 2019 | 745.00 | −168.00 | #190 |
| 2018 | 913.00 | −749.00 | #191 |
| 2017 | 1,662.00 | +33.00 | #193 |
| 2016 | 1,629.00 | +193.00 | #193 |
| 2015 | 1,436.00 | +220.00 | #193 |
| 2014 | 1,216.00 | +445.00 | #193 |
| 2013 | 771.00 | +16.00 | #186 |
| 2012 | 755.00 | −15.00 | #186 |
| 2011 | 770.00 | −6.00 | #186 |
| 2010 | 776.00 | −47.00 | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. 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
South Sudan's maternal mortality ratio was 671.40 in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 8,045.00 in 1987.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in South Sudan was 671.40 in 2025.
South Sudan ranks 2nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 671.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of South Sudan in 2025 was 671.40. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_maternal-mortality,
title = {South Sudan Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/maternal-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}