Bhutan vs Colombia: Share of births attended by skilled health staff
Bhutan
98.9%
in 2021
Colombia
98.8%
in 2019
Bhutan rank
74th
Colombia rank
75th
Share of births attended by skilled health staff over time
- Bhutan
- Colombia
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 98.9% against 98.8% in Colombia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Bhutan ranks 74th and Colombia ranks 75th of 169 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.6% | 94.8% | 38.1% | Colombia |
| 2010s | 85.4% | 98.2% | 12.8% | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of births attended by skilled health staff, Bhutan or Colombia?
- Bhutan, at 98.9% against 98.8% in Colombia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in share of births attended by skilled health staff between Bhutan and Colombia?
- 0.1%, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Colombia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2019.
- How do Bhutan and Colombia rank globally for share of births attended by skilled health staff?
- Bhutan ranks 74th and Colombia 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.