Burundi vs Senegal: Share of births attended by skilled health staff
Burundi
76.5%
in 2021
Senegal
74.5%
in 2019
Burundi rank
141st
Senegal rank
142nd
Share of births attended by skilled health staff over time
- Burundi
- Senegal
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 76.5% against 74.5% in Senegal, a difference of 2.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Senegal ahead.
Burundi ranks 141st and Senegal ranks 142nd of 169 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 1 and Senegal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.5% | 54.8% | 26.3% | Senegal |
| 2010s | 85.4% | 68.9% | 16.5% | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of births attended by skilled health staff, Burundi or Senegal?
- Burundi, at 76.5% against 74.5% in Senegal as of 2021.
- What is the difference in share of births attended by skilled health staff between Burundi and Senegal?
- 2.0%, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Senegal?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2019.
- How do Burundi and Senegal rank globally for share of births attended by skilled health staff?
- Burundi ranks 141st and Senegal ranks 142nd 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.