Türkiye Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Türkiye's maternal mortality ratio was 17.60 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 17.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's maternal mortality ratio stood at 17.60 in 2025, a rise of +2.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.60 by 2025. Türkiye ranked 134th globally.
Turkey’s maternal mortality ratio fell from an all‑time peak of 56.00 in 1985 to a historic trough of 15.00 in 2023, reaching 17.60 in 2025 and ranking 134th globally. This 68 % decline over four decades reflects sustained investments in obstetric care, expanded health‑facility coverage and targeted maternal health programmes. The recent figure places Turkey slightly above the United States (20.00) and close to the West Bank and Gaza (17.20), while trailing Kuwait (17.00) and the Syrian Arab Republic (19.60). The downward trajectory aligns with broader regional improvements but remains sensitive to socioeconomic shocks, demographic shifts and health‑system financing. Continued emphasis on skilled birth attendance, equitable access to prenatal services and the integration of maternal health into primary care will be essential to push the ratio below 15 per 100 000 live births and sustain progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 17.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.60 | +2.60 | #134 |
| 2023 | 15.00 | −6.00 | #60 |
| 2022 | 21.00 | +1.00 | #64 |
| 2021 | 20.00 | +1.00 | #50 |
| 2020 | 19.00 | +2.00 | #54 |
| 2019 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #63 |
| 2018 | 17.00 | −1.00 | #63 |
| 2017 | 18.00 | −1.00 | #63 |
| 2016 | 19.00 | +0.00 | #63 |
| 2015 | 19.00 | −1.00 | #63 |
| 2014 | 20.00 | +0.00 | #64 |
| 2013 | 20.00 | −1.00 | #63 |
| 2012 | 21.00 | −2.00 | #65 |
| 2011 | 23.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2010 | 23.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. 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
Türkiye's maternal mortality ratio was 17.60 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 17.3% increase from the previous year.
Türkiye's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 56.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Türkiye was 15.00 in 2023.
Türkiye ranks 134th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Türkiye's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 17.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Türkiye in 2025 was 17.60. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_maternal-mortality,
title = {Türkiye Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}