Tanzania Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Tanzania's maternal mortality ratio was 192.40 in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 30.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's maternal mortality ratio stood at 192.40 in 2025, a decline of +83.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 192.40 by 2025. Tanzania ranked 35th globally.
Tanzania’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 980.00 in 1985 to a trough of 152.00 in 2022, before rising slightly to 192.40 in 2025, which places the country 35th globally. This long‑term decline reflects expanded antenatal care, increased skilled birth attendance, and broader implementation of emergency obstetric interventions, yet the modest uptick since 2022 signals lingering gaps in health‑system capacity and geographic inequities. Compared with peers of similar rank, Tanzania’s 2025 MMR of 192.40 is marginally higher than Timor‑Leste’s 192.00 and lower than Senegal’s 204.40, suggesting that regional best practices could be leveraged to sustain progress. Continued investment in rural health infrastructure, workforce training, and supply‑chain reliability will be crucial to push the ratio below the 2022 trough and secure a downward trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 188.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 192.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 192.40 | −83.60 | #35 |
| 2023 | 276.00 | +124.00 | #169 |
| 2022 | 152.00 | −10.00 | #145 |
| 2021 | 162.00 | +2.00 | #134 |
| 2020 | 160.00 | −132.00 | #144 |
| 2019 | 292.00 | −27.00 | #168 |
| 2018 | 319.00 | −26.00 | #168 |
| 2017 | 345.00 | −51.00 | #168 |
| 2016 | 396.00 | −37.00 | #171 |
| 2015 | 433.00 | −21.00 | #172 |
| 2014 | 454.00 | −25.00 | #171 |
| 2013 | 479.00 | +31.00 | #170 |
| 2012 | 448.00 | −27.00 | #168 |
| 2011 | 475.00 | −11.00 | #166 |
| 2010 | 486.00 | −16.00 | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Tanzania's maternal mortality ratio was 192.40 in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 30.3% decrease from the previous year.
Tanzania's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 980.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Tanzania was 152.00 in 2022.
Tanzania ranks 35th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 192.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Tanzania in 2025 was 192.40. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_maternal-mortality,
title = {Tanzania Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}