3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%) in Philippines
Philippines: 3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%) was 84 in 2017. ▲ Rising
Latest (2017)
84
World rank
132nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
84
in 2017
All-time low
52.8
in 1993
Years of data
8
1993–2017
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Philippines, 1993–2017
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Philippines is 84, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Philippines peaked at 84 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 52.8, in 1993.
Philippines ranks 132nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (%) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 52.8 | — |
| 1998 | 56.4 | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 58 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 59.8 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 62.2 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 72.2 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 72.8 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 84 | +15.4% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 84 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 100, 84% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 84 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 96.5, 87% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.6 | 52.8 | 56.4 | 2 |
| 2000s | 60 | 58 | 62.2 | 3 |
| 2010s | 76.33 | 72.2 | 84 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Philippines?
- 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Philippines was 84 in 2017, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 84 in 2017.
- What is the lowest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.8 in 1993.
- How does Philippines rank for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel?
- Philippines ranks 132nd out of 166 countries with data for 2017.
- Is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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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