Sweden Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Sweden's maternal mortality ratio was 4.60 in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Sweden's maternal mortality ratio stood at 4.60 in 2025, a rise of +0.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.60 by 2025. Sweden ranked 177th globally.
Sweden's maternal mortality ratio has trended downward over the past four decades, with significant improvements since the early 1990s. The ratio reached its all-time peak of 9.00 in 1989, before declining steadily to 4.00 in 2023. However, this improvement was short-lived, and the ratio rebounded to 4.60 in 2025. This places Sweden at 177 globally, ahead of peer countries such as Germany which shares the same all-time trough of 4.00, and behind countries like North Macedonia. Sweden's improvement in maternal healthcare outcomes is a testament to the country's robust healthcare system and continued advancements in medical technology. Despite this progress, Sweden still trails behind many of its European counterparts, including some of its Nordic neighbors. A continued decline in maternal mortality ratio would depend on sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and further improvements in maternal healthcare services, particularly in rural areas.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.60 | +0.60 | #177 |
| 2023 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #22 |
| 2022 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #18 |
| 2021 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2020 | 5.00 | +1.00 | #16 |
| 2019 | 4.00 | −1.00 | #16 |
| 2018 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #24 |
| 2017 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #23 |
| 2016 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #21 |
| 2015 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #21 |
| 2014 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #20 |
| 2013 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #18 |
| 2012 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #16 |
| 2011 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2010 | 5.00 | +0.00 | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's maternal mortality ratio was 4.60 in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 9.00 in 1988.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Sweden was 4.00 in 2019.
Sweden ranks 177th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 4.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Sweden in 2025 was 4.60. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_maternal-mortality,
title = {Sweden Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}