Benin vs Nigeria: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services

Benin
38
in 2021
Nigeria
38
in 2021
Benin rank
183rd
Nigeria rank
183rd

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services over time

  • Benin
  • Nigeria
010203040200020102021

How they compare

Benin currently reports 38 against 38 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Benin ahead.

Benin ranks 183rd and Nigeria ranks 183rd of 194 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 21.5 22 0.5 Nigeria
2010s 34.25 38.75 4.5 Nigeria
2020s 38 38 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services, Benin or Nigeria?
Benin, at 38 against 38 in Nigeria as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services between Benin and Nigeria?
0, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Nigeria?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Benin and Nigeria rank globally for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
Benin ranks 183rd and Nigeria ranks 183rd of 194 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 1,358 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed