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Delhi's Maternal Health Sees Improvement
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Maternal Mortality Ratio in Delhi decreased to 0.44 in 2024.
- Women's average age at marriage in Delhi is now 24.6 years.
- Postnatal care access for mothers in Delhi has significantly improved.
The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Delhi has experienced a significant decrease, falling from 0.55 in 2019 to 0.44 in 2024. This positive trend is attributed to enhanced healthcare services for women, including improved antenatal and postnatal care. The report highlights that 85.4% of mothers received postnatal care within two days of delivery, a substantial rise from previous figures.
Further contributing to better maternal outcomes is the increase in the mean age of marriage for women in Delhi, which now stands at 24.6 years, surpassing the national average. Institutional births have also seen a rise to 91.8%, indicating greater utilization of healthcare facilities during childbirth.
Despite these improvements, the report also raises concerns about anaemia among pregnant women, a condition linked to adverse birth outcomes. While Delhi has seen a decrease in anaemia cases among women aged 15-49, from 54.3% to 49.9%, continued vigilance is advised to ensure the well-being of both mothers and infants.
