Ukraine Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
Ukraine's maternal mortality ratio was 16.60 in 2025, ranked 139th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Ukraine's maternal mortality ratio stood at 16.60 in 2025, a rise of +1.60 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.60 by 2025. Ukraine ranked 139th globally.
Ukraine’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 53.00 in 1985 to a trough of 15.00 in 2023, and reaching 16.60 in 2025, which places the country at rank 139 globally. This decline reflects sustained improvements in obstetric care, expanded prenatal services and the adoption of evidence‑based clinical guidelines that have reduced complications during childbirth. The 2025 figure aligns closely with Portugal’s 16.60 and is only marginally higher than New Zealand’s 16.00, indicating that Ukraine now performs at a level comparable to high‑income European peers despite a lower health‑system financing base. Continued progress will depend on maintaining investment in maternal health infrastructure, addressing regional disparities and strengthening data collection to monitor outcomes. If these reforms persist, the maternal mortality ratio is likely to continue its downward trajectory, potentially reaching single‑digit levels within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 16.20 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.60 | +1.60 | #139 |
| 2023 | 15.00 | −1.00 | #61 |
| 2022 | 16.00 | −10.00 | #55 |
| 2021 | 26.00 | +8.00 | #57 |
| 2020 | 18.00 | +2.00 | #52 |
| 2019 | 16.00 | +0.00 | #60 |
| 2018 | 16.00 | +0.00 | #61 |
| 2017 | 16.00 | −1.00 | #57 |
| 2016 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #61 |
| 2015 | 17.00 | −2.00 | #60 |
| 2014 | 19.00 | −1.00 | #62 |
| 2013 | 20.00 | +0.00 | #64 |
| 2012 | 20.00 | +0.00 | #64 |
| 2011 | 20.00 | −1.00 | #63 |
| 2010 | 21.00 | −3.00 | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's maternal mortality ratio was 16.60 in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.
Ukraine's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 53.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in Ukraine was 15.00 in 2023.
Ukraine ranks 139th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ukraine's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 16.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of Ukraine in 2025 was 16.60. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_maternal-mortality,
title = {Ukraine Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}