Uganda Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Overview
Uganda's maternal mortality ratio stood at 150.40 in 2025, a decline of +19.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 150.40 by 2025. Uganda ranked 49th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 138.10 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 150.40 | - | - |
| 2025 | 150.40 | −19.60 | #49 |
| 2023 | 170.00 | −14.00 | #152 |
| 2022 | 184.00 | −32.00 | #153 |
| 2021 | 216.00 | +7.00 | #151 |
| 2020 | 209.00 | −10.00 | #158 |
| 2019 | 219.00 | −13.00 | #158 |
| 2018 | 232.00 | −14.00 | #158 |
| 2017 | 246.00 | −26.00 | #158 |
| 2016 | 272.00 | −27.00 | #160 |
| 2015 | 299.00 | −12.00 | #161 |
| 2014 | 311.00 | +3.00 | #160 |
| 2013 | 308.00 | +23.00 | #157 |
| 2012 | 285.00 | −10.00 | #156 |
| 2011 | 295.00 | −9.00 | #156 |
| 2010 | 304.00 | −18.00 | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. 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
Uganda's maternal mortality ratio was 150.40 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 842.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Uganda was 150.40 in 2025.
Uganda ranks 49th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 150.40 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Uganda in 2025 was 150.40. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_maternal-mortality,
title = {Uganda Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/maternal-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}