3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in India
India: 3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel was 81 in 2016. ▲ Rising
Latest (2016)
81
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
134th
of 166 countries
All-time high
81.4
in 2014
All-time low
34.2
in 1993
Years of data
7
1993–2016
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in India, 1993–2016
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in India is 81, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 73.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in India peaked at 81.4 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 34.2, in 1993.
India ranks 134th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 34.2 | — |
| 1999 | 42.3 | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 42.5 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 46.6 | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 52.3 | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 81.4 | +55.6% |
| 2016 | 81 | -0.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 81 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 81, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- India's 81 is above the median for South Asia, which is 81, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.25 | 34.2 | 42.3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 47.13 | 42.5 | 52.3 | 3 |
| 2010s | 81.2 | 81 | 81.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
- 131 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 85 compare
- 132 Gambia 84 compare
- 132 Philippines 84 compare
- 134 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 81 compare
- 136 Burkina Faso 80 compare
- 136 Zambia 80 compare
More health data for India
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4372 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,332 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 44,822 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 38 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3809 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0372 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5922 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in India?
- 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in India was 81 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 81.4 in 2014.
- What is the lowest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.2 in 1993.
- How does India rank for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel?
- India ranks 134th out of 166 countries with data for 2016.
- Is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this India 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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