United Arab Emirates vs United States of America: Share of births attended by skilled health staff
United Arab Emirates
99.2%
in 2018
United States of America
99.1%
in 2020
United Arab Emirates rank
64th
United States of America rank
67th
Share of births attended by skilled health staff over time
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 99.2% against 99.1% in United States of America, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1990 it was United States of America ahead.
United Arab Emirates ranks 64th and United States of America ranks 67th of 169 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, United Arab Emirates averaged higher in 2 and United States of America in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 99.2% | 99.3% | 0.2% | United States of America |
| 2000s | 100.0% | 99.3% | 0.7% | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 99.7% | 99.0% | 0.8% | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of births attended by skilled health staff, United Arab Emirates or United States of America?
- United Arab Emirates, at 99.2% against 99.1% in United States of America as of 2018.
- What is the difference in share of births attended by skilled health staff between United Arab Emirates and United States of America?
- 0.1%, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and United States of America?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2018.
- How do United Arab Emirates and United States of America rank globally for share of births attended by skilled health staff?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 64th and United States of America ranks 67th 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.