Ashanti Region records Ghana’s highest maternal mortality rate at 196.7 deaths per 100,000 births

The Ashanti Region of Ghana has been identified as the area with the highest maternal mortality rate in the country, with a rate of 196.7 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2025. This marks a slight increase from the previous year's rate of 195.6. The region accounts for 24.6% of all maternal deaths in Ghana, according to data from the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate.

Other regions such as Greater Accra and the Northern Region also reported elevated maternal mortality rates, with 175.7 and 128.7 deaths per 100,000 live births respectively. In contrast, the Central Region saw a decline in its maternal mortality rate from 104.7 to 97.9 deaths per 100,000 live births. Health officials have emphasized that the high maternal mortality rates are a significant concern, especially in the context of Ghana's efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

The national maternal mortality ratio currently stands at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births, which is considerably higher than the SDG target of 70 deaths per 100,000 live births.

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