3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: 3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%) was 85 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
85
World rank
131st
of 166 countries
All-time high
85
in 2018
All-time low
60.7
in 2001
Years of data
5
2001–2018
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo is 85, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 85 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 60.7, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 131st of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 60.7 | — |
| 2007 | 64.4 | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 74.1 | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 80.1 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 85 | +6.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 85 is above the median for low income countries, which is 70, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 85 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 78, 1.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.55 | 60.7 | 64.4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 79.73 | 74.1 | 85 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo was 85 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 85 in 2018.
- What is the lowest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.7 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 131st out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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