Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Coverage of essential health services
Bangladesh
54
in 2023
Pakistan
56
in 2023
Bangladesh rank
149th
Pakistan rank
146th
Coverage of essential health services over time
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 56 against 54 in Bangladesh, a difference of 2.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 149th and Pakistan ranks 146th of 193 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.4 | 38.6 | 9.2 | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 43.4 | 47.9 | 4.5 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 53 | 55 | 2 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage of essential health services, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 56 against 54 in Bangladesh as of 2023.
- What is the difference in coverage of essential health services between Bangladesh and Pakistan?
- 2, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Pakistan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Bangladesh and Pakistan rank globally for coverage of essential health services?
- Bangladesh ranks 149th and Pakistan ranks 146th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Universal Health Coverage Dataset, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Coverage of essential health services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Coverage of essential health services is measured as an index on a scale of 0 to 100 (where higher is better). This index is based on risk-standardized death rates – which give a measure of healthcare access and quality – and whether common interventions are carried out.