Tunisia Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Tunisia's maternal mortality ratio was 41.60 in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 15.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Tunisia's maternal mortality ratio stood at 41.60 in 2025, a rise of +5.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.60 by 2025. Tunisia ranked 108th globally.
Tunisia’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) fell from an all‑time peak of 132.00 in 1985 to a trough of 36.00 in 2023, reaching 41.60 in 2025 and ranking 108th globally. This 68.5 % decline over four decades reflects sustained improvements in obstetric care, expanded prenatal services and stronger health‑system financing. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with peer nations such as Mongolia (41.80) and Argentina (42.00), indicating that Tunisia now performs at a comparable level to middle‑income countries that have similarly invested in skilled birth attendance and emergency obstetric facilities. Nevertheless, the modest rise from the 2023 trough suggests that maintaining the downward trajectory will require continued emphasis on rural outreach, quality of care monitoring and addressing socioeconomic determinants of health. Further reductions in the MMR are likely if these policy priorities are reinforced and if data‑driven interventions are scaled up across the health network.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 41.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 41.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.60 | +5.60 | #108 |
| 2023 | 36.00 | −2.00 | #89 |
| 2022 | 38.00 | −27.00 | #83 |
| 2021 | 65.00 | +25.00 | #89 |
| 2020 | 40.00 | +3.00 | #83 |
| 2019 | 37.00 | −1.00 | #85 |
| 2018 | 38.00 | +0.00 | #85 |
| 2017 | 38.00 | −1.00 | #85 |
| 2016 | 39.00 | −1.00 | #84 |
| 2015 | 40.00 | −2.00 | #85 |
| 2014 | 42.00 | −1.00 | #86 |
| 2013 | 43.00 | +0.00 | #87 |
| 2012 | 43.00 | −1.00 | #87 |
| 2011 | 44.00 | +0.00 | #88 |
| 2010 | 44.00 | +0.00 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. 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
Tunisia's maternal mortality ratio was 41.60 in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 15.6% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 132.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Tunisia was 36.00 in 2023.
Tunisia ranks 108th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tunisia's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 41.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Tunisia in 2025 was 41.60. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_maternal-mortality,
title = {Tunisia Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}