Iceland vs South Africa: 3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%)
Iceland
97
in 2020
South Africa
97
in 2016
Iceland rank
92nd
South Africa rank
92nd
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%) over time
- Iceland
- South Africa
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 97 against 97 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 92nd of 166 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 99.85 | 83.2 | 16.65 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 99.05 | 92.75 | 6.3 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 97.9 | 97 | 0.9 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel, Iceland or South Africa?
- Iceland, at 97 against 97 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel between Iceland and South Africa?
- 0, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2016.
- How do Iceland and South Africa rank globally for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel?
- Iceland ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 92nd of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as 3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.