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US Maternal Deaths: Promising Decline, But Progress Slow
4 Mar
Summary
- Preliminary 2025 data suggests a continuing promising trend in maternal deaths.
- Maternal mortality rate in 2024 was 18 deaths per 100,000 live births.
- The US has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations.
Preliminary data for 2025 suggests a promising continuation of the downward trend in maternal deaths, according to researcher Eugene Declercq. However, he cautions that provisional numbers can change upon final review.
The maternal mortality rate in 2024 was reported at approximately 18 deaths per 100,000 live births. While declines since 2021 are noted, these improvements are small and merely bring the U.S. back to its 2019 standing.
The U.S. struggles with a high maternal mortality rate compared to other wealthy countries. Significant racial disparities persist, with Black women facing a considerably higher risk of death than white women.
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