Trinidad and Tobago Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Trinidad and Tobago's maternal mortality ratio was 44.00 in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 18.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's maternal mortality ratio stood at 44.00 in 2025, a decline of +10.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.00 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 104th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen sharply over the past four decades, declining from an all‑time peak of 89.00 deaths per 100 000 live births in 1986 to a trough of 30.00 in 2022, before rising slightly to the latest 2025 figure of 44.00, which places the nation at rank 104 globally. This downward trajectory mirrors regional improvements, with peer jurisdictions such as Puerto Rico reporting an identical 44.00 and the Kyrgyz Republic slightly lower at 43.20. The early peak reflects limited access to obstetric care and high rates of pregnancy‑related complications typical of the 1980s, while the subsequent decline corresponds with expanded prenatal services, strengthened health infrastructure, and targeted maternal health programs instituted in the 1990s and 2000s. The modest uptick to 44.00 suggests vulnerability to economic or health system shocks, but continued investment in skilled birth attendance and post‑natal care is likely to sustain the long‑term decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 43.70 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 44.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.00 | −10.00 | #104 |
| 2023 | 54.00 | +24.00 | #103 |
| 2022 | 30.00 | −24.00 | #74 |
| 2021 | 54.00 | +19.00 | #80 |
| 2020 | 35.00 | −18.00 | #77 |
| 2019 | 53.00 | +0.00 | #102 |
| 2018 | 53.00 | +2.00 | #100 |
| 2017 | 51.00 | +0.00 | #100 |
| 2016 | 51.00 | +1.00 | #99 |
| 2015 | 50.00 | +0.00 | #97 |
| 2014 | 50.00 | +0.00 | #97 |
| 2013 | 50.00 | −1.00 | #96 |
| 2012 | 51.00 | −2.00 | #96 |
| 2011 | 53.00 | −1.00 | #95 |
| 2010 | 54.00 | +0.00 | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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
Trinidad and Tobago's maternal mortality ratio was 44.00 in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 18.5% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 89.00 in 1986.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Trinidad and Tobago was 30.00 in 2022.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 104th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 44.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 44.00. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_maternal-mortality,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}