Zambia vs Zimbabwe: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services

Zambia
56
in 2021
Zimbabwe
55
in 2021
Zambia rank
132nd
Zimbabwe rank
134th

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services over time

  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
0204060200020102021

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 56 against 55 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 1.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zimbabwe ahead.

Zambia ranks 132nd and Zimbabwe ranks 134th of 194 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Zambia averaged higher in 2 and Zimbabwe in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Zambia Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 31 30.5 0.5 Zambia
2010s 51 53.5 2.5 Zimbabwe
2020s 56 55 1 Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
Zambia, at 56 against 55 in Zimbabwe as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services between Zambia and Zimbabwe?
1, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Zambia and Zimbabwe?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Zambia and Zimbabwe rank globally for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
Zambia ranks 132nd and Zimbabwe ranks 134th 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