Paraguay vs South Africa: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services

Paraguay
72
in 2021
South Africa
71
in 2021
Paraguay rank
85th
South Africa rank
88th

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services over time

  • Paraguay
  • South Africa
020406080200020102021

How they compare

Paraguay currently reports 72 against 71 in South Africa, a difference of 1.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.

Paraguay ranks 85th and South Africa ranks 88th of 194 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Paraguay South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 53.5 47 6.5 Paraguay
2010s 71.75 68.75 3 Paraguay
2020s 72 71 1 Paraguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services, Paraguay or South Africa?
Paraguay, at 72 against 71 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services between Paraguay and South Africa?
1, with Paraguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and South Africa?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Paraguay and South Africa rank globally for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
Paraguay ranks 85th and South Africa ranks 88th 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