United States Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
United States's maternal mortality ratio was 20.00 in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 17.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
United States's maternal mortality ratio stood at 20.00 in 2025, a rise of +3.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.00 by 2025. United States ranked 132nd globally.
The United States’ maternal mortality ratio (MMR) reached 20.00 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2025, placing the country 132nd in the world according to World Bank data. This figure follows a dramatic rise from the all‑time trough of 11.00 in 1998, climbing to a peak of 31.00 in 2021 before the recent decline. Over the 40‑year series, the United States has experienced a more volatile trajectory than many high‑income peers; for comparison, Lebanon recorded a slightly higher MMR of 20.40 and the Syrian Arab Republic 19.60 in the same year. The post‑peak reduction suggests that policy interventions targeting prenatal care access and chronic disease management may be beginning to take effect, but the ratio remains well above the trough achieved in the late 1990s. Continued investment in health‑system equity and data‑driven maternal health programs will be essential to sustain the downward trend and bring the United States closer to the lower levels observed among its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.60 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.00 | +3.00 | #132 |
| 2023 | 17.00 | −3.00 | #68 |
| 2022 | 20.00 | −11.00 | #61 |
| 2021 | 31.00 | +9.00 | #62 |
| 2020 | 22.00 | +4.00 | #60 |
| 2019 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2018 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #64 |
| 2017 | 18.00 | +0.00 | #64 |
| 2016 | 18.00 | +1.00 | #62 |
| 2015 | 17.00 | +0.00 | #61 |
| 2014 | 17.00 | +1.00 | #60 |
| 2013 | 16.00 | +0.00 | #58 |
| 2012 | 16.00 | +1.00 | #55 |
| 2011 | 15.00 | +0.00 | #53 |
| 2010 | 15.00 | +0.00 | #52 |
Analysis
United States's maternal mortality ratio was 20.00 in 2025, a rise of +3.00 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 20.00 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's maternal mortality ratio was 20.00 in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 17.6% increase from the previous year.
United States's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 31.00 in 2021.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in United States was 11.00 in 1985.
United States ranks 132nd globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 20.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of United States in 2025 was 20.00. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_maternal-mortality,
title = {United States Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}