West Bank and Gaza Maternal Mortality Ratio
Maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births SH.STA.MMRT
West Bank and Gaza's maternal mortality ratio was 17.20 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's maternal mortality ratio stood at 17.20 in 2025, a rise of +1.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.20 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 135th globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, dropping from an all‑time peak of 102.00 in 1985 to a trough of 16.00 in 2023 and reaching 17.20 in 2025, ranking 135th globally. This steep decline reflects sustained improvements in prenatal care, expanded access to skilled birth attendants, and targeted public‑health interventions that have narrowed the gap with regional peers such as Türkiye (17.60) and Kuwait (17.00). The persistence of a low‑single‑digit ratio in the early 2020s suggests that the health system’s capacity to manage obstetric complications has become increasingly resilient, even as socioeconomic challenges remain. Continued investment in maternal health infrastructure, alongside broader socioeconomic development, will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and potentially bring the ratio below the current trough, further aligning West Bank and Gaza with the best performers in the region.
Data & projection
| Year | Maternal Mortality Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 16.50 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.20 | +1.20 | #135 |
| 2023 | 16.00 | −1.00 | #65 |
| 2022 | 17.00 | −12.00 | #57 |
| 2021 | 29.00 | +9.00 | #59 |
| 2020 | 20.00 | +2.00 | #56 |
| 2019 | 18.00 | −1.00 | #65 |
| 2018 | 19.00 | −2.00 | #66 |
| 2017 | 21.00 | −2.00 | #69 |
| 2016 | 23.00 | −3.00 | #71 |
| 2015 | 26.00 | −3.00 | #75 |
| 2014 | 29.00 | −3.00 | #75 |
| 2013 | 32.00 | −4.00 | #77 |
| 2012 | 36.00 | −3.00 | #79 |
| 2011 | 39.00 | −3.00 | #83 |
| 2010 | 42.00 | −6.00 | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw maternal mortality ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's maternal mortality ratio was 17.20 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's maternal mortality ratio peaked at 102.00 in 1985.
The lowest maternal mortality ratio in West Bank and Gaza was 16.00 in 2023.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 135th globally in maternal mortality ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.STA.MMRT. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's maternal mortality ratio is projected to reach 17.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The maternal mortality ratio of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 17.20. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {West Bank and Gaza Maternal Mortality Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/maternal-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}