Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs Suriname: Share of births attended by skilled health staff
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
98.6%
in 2016
Suriname
98.4%
in 2018
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines rank
81st
Suriname rank
83rd
Share of births attended by skilled health staff over time
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
How they compare
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines currently reports 98.6% against 98.4% in Suriname, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been ahead every year.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 81st and Suriname ranks 83rd of 169 countries.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 100.0% | 80.0% | 20.0% | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| 2000s | 99.7% | 86.8% | 12.9% | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| 2010s | 98.5% | 90.0% | 8.5% | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of births attended by skilled health staff, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or Suriname?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, at 98.6% against 98.4% in Suriname as of 2016.
- What is the difference in share of births attended by skilled health staff between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Suriname?
- 0.2%, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Suriname?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2015.
- How do Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Suriname rank globally for share of births attended by skilled health staff?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 81st and Suriname ranks 83rd 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.