LATEST DATA ON MMR OF INDIA
India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has been declining steadily. The last officially published figure (SRS 2018-20) was 97 per 100,000 live births, down from 113 (2016-18) and 254 (2004-06). India achieved the MDG target and is on track toward the SDG target of below 70 by 2030.
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Here is a complete, up-to-date summary of India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) based on the latest official SRS data released by the Registrar General of India.
India MMR - Latest Data (SRS Special Bulletin 2021-23)
The most recent official figure: 88 per 1,00,000 live births (SRS 2021-23)
Released: September 2025 | Source: PIB, March 2026
National Trend Over the Years
| SRS Period | MMR (per 1,00,000 live births) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-06 | 254 | - |
| 2007-09 | 212 | -42 |
| 2010-12 | 178 | -34 |
| 2011-13 | 167 | -11 |
| 2014-16 | 130 | -37 |
| 2016-18 | 113 | -17 |
| 2018-20 | 97 | -16 |
| 2019-21 | 93 | -4 |
| 2020-22 | 88 | -5 |
| 2021-23 | 88 | Unchanged |
- Overall decline from 2004-06 to 2021-23: 65% reduction
- MMR has plateaued at 88 between 2020-22 and 2021-23 - a warning sign for the SDG target.
SDG Target Status
| Target | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3.1 Target (by 2030) | < 70 per 1,00,000 live births | Not yet achieved |
| National Health Policy 2017 target | 100 by 2020 | Achieved |
| MDG Target (2015) | 140 by 2015 | Achieved |
State-wise MMR (SRS 2021-23 vs Previous Periods)
| State | 2019-21 | 2020-22 | 2021-23 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 93 | 88 | 88 | Plateau |
| Assam | 167 | 125 | 110 | Improving |
| Madhya Pradesh | 175 | 159 | 142 | Improving |
| Chhattisgarh | 132 | 141 | 146 | Worsening |
| Odisha | 135 | 136 | 153 | Worsening |
| Bihar | 100 | 91 | 104 | Worsening |
| Uttar Pradesh | 167* | - | ~high | High burden |
| Haryana | 106 | 89 | 89 | Plateau |
| Rajasthan | 102 | 87 | 86 | Improving |
| Punjab | 98 | 92 | 90 | Improving |
| Karnataka | 63 | 58 | 68 | Worsening |
| Telangana | 45 | 50 | 59 | Worsening |
| Jharkhand | 51 | 50 | 54 | Slightly up |
| Gujarat | 53 | 55 | 51 | Improving |
| Tamil Nadu | 49 | 38 | 35 | Improving |
| Maharashtra | 38 | 36 | 36 | Stable |
| Andhra Pradesh | 46 | 47 | 30 | Best improvement |
| Kerala | 20 | 18 | 30 | Worsened (notable) |
*Noteworthy: Kerala's MMR rose from 18 to 30 - a sharp increase that drew attention (attributed partly to COVID-related complications and reporting changes).
Key Observations
- Stagnation at national level: MMR has not improved between 2020-22 and 2021-23 (stuck at 88), signaling a slowdown in progress.
- EAG (Empowered Action Group) / High-burden states: Assam, MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar continue to drag the national average.
- Concern states: Chhattisgarh (146), Odisha (153), and Bihar (104) have actually worsened in the latest period.
- Best performers: Andhra Pradesh (30), Tamil Nadu (35), Maharashtra (36) are well below the SDG target already.
- 86% decline since 1990: India has achieved an impressive long-term reduction, but the pace has slowed sharply.
- Annual decline rate: ~4.9% compound annual decline needed to reach <70 by 2030 - the current plateau puts that target at risk.
Government Programs Driving the Decline
- Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) - cash incentives for institutional delivery
- Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) - free delivery and newborn services
- Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) - free antenatal checkups on the 9th of every month
- LaQshya - quality improvement in labour rooms and maternity OTs
- Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) - respectful, dignified maternity care
Bottom line: India's MMR is 88 per 1,00,000 live births (2021-23) per the latest SRS bulletin. The national figure has plateaued, several states have regressed, and India must significantly accelerate progress to meet the SDG target of <70 by 2030. The SRS Special Bulletin 2021-23 is the primary official source.
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