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
020406080100199020052020

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.

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Indicator
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
166 places, 2,686 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed