Algeria vs Argentina: Share of births attended by skilled health staff
Algeria
98.8%
in 2019
Argentina
98.8%
in 2020
Algeria rank
75th
Argentina rank
75th
Share of births attended by skilled health staff over time
- Algeria
- Argentina
How they compare
Algeria currently reports 98.8% against 98.8% in Argentina, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Algeria ranks 75th and Argentina ranks 75th of 169 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | Argentina | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 76.5% | 95.8% | 19.3% | Argentina |
| 2000s | 94.4% | 99.1% | 4.8% | Argentina |
| 2010s | 97.7% | 98.3% | 0.6% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of births attended by skilled health staff, Algeria or Argentina?
- Algeria, at 98.8% against 98.8% in Argentina as of 2019.
- What is the difference in share of births attended by skilled health staff between Algeria and Argentina?
- 0.0%, with Algeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Argentina?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2019.
- How do Algeria and Argentina rank globally for share of births attended by skilled health staff?
- Algeria ranks 75th and Argentina ranks 75th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of births attended by skilled health staff. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Skilled health staff refers to professionals trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.