St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's maternal mortality ratio was 64.40 in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's maternal mortality ratio stood at 64.40 in 2025, a rise of +8.40 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.40 by 2025. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 89th globally.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has witnessed fluctuations in its Maternal Mortality Ratio over the past 40 years, with the latest value standing at 64.40 in 2025. This places the country at 89th globally, sandwiched between peer nations such as Nicaragua with a ratio of 62.60 and Tonga with 66.80. The country experienced its all-time peak of 105.00 in 2021, while its lowest point was 52.00 in 2016. Compared to its earliest recorded value of 77.00 in 1985, the latest figure represents a decline, albeit with significant volatility. The trend suggests that while progress has been made, there is still work to be done to reduce maternal mortality. Moving forward, sustained investments in healthcare infrastructure and personnel would be crucial to altering the trajectory of this indicator and achieving further reductions in maternal mortality for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 63.90 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 64.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.40 | +8.40 | #89 |
| 2023 | 56.00 | +0.00 | #105 |
| 2022 | 56.00 | −49.00 | #100 |
| 2021 | 105.00 | +48.00 | #110 |
| 2020 | 57.00 | −1.00 | #100 |
| 2019 | 58.00 | +2.00 | #104 |
| 2018 | 56.00 | −2.00 | #103 |
| 2017 | 58.00 | +6.00 | #106 |
| 2016 | 52.00 | −7.00 | #100 |
| 2015 | 59.00 | −5.00 | #102 |
| 2014 | 64.00 | −9.00 | #105 |
| 2013 | 73.00 | +12.00 | #107 |
| 2012 | 61.00 | +2.00 | #102 |
| 2011 | 59.00 | +0.00 | #100 |
| 2010 | 59.00 | +3.00 | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2008. 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
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's maternal mortality ratio was 64.40 in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 105.00 in 2021.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was 52.00 in 2016.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 89th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 64.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025 was 64.40. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/maternal-mortality/},
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year = {2026}
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