South Africa vs Suriname: Coverage of essential health services
South Africa
74
in 2023
Suriname
74
in 2023
South Africa rank
85th
Suriname rank
85th
Coverage of essential health services over time
- South Africa
- Suriname
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 74 against 74 in Suriname, a difference of 0.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 85th and Suriname ranks 85th of 193 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.6 | 67.2 | 9.6 | Suriname |
| 2010s | 66.2 | 73.4 | 7.2 | Suriname |
| 2020s | 72.25 | 75.25 | 3 | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage of essential health services, South Africa or Suriname?
- South Africa, at 74 against 74 in Suriname as of 2023.
- What is the difference in coverage of essential health services between South Africa and Suriname?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Suriname?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Suriname rank globally for coverage of essential health services?
- South Africa ranks 85th and Suriname ranks 85th 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.