Uganda Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Uganda's maternal mortality ratio was 150.40 in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 11.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
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.
Uganda’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 842.00 in 1985 to a trough of 150.40 in 2025, positioning the country at 49th globally. This 82 percent reduction reflects sustained investments in reproductive health services, expanded skilled birth attendance, and the rollout of community‑based antenatal programmes. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with peer nations such as Pakistan (150.20) and Eswatini (151.00), suggesting that Uganda is now competing with middle‑income contexts despite its lower per‑capita health spending. The decline coincides with the implementation of the National Health Policy (2000‑2025), which emphasized emergency obstetric care and the removal of user fees for maternal services. Continued progress will depend on further strengthening supply chains for essential medicines, expanding rural health infrastructure, and maintaining political commitment; without these, the downward trajectory could stall or reverse.
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}
}