3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Yemen
Yemen: 3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel was 45 in 2013. ▲ Rising
Latest (2013)
45
Change on year
up 30.8%
World rank
162nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
45
in 2013
All-time low
15.9
in 1992
Years of data
6
1992–2013
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Yemen, 1992–2013
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2013, 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Yemen stood at 45. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 30.8% on the previous year and up 67.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Yemen peaked at 45 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.9, in 1992.
Yemen ranks 162nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Yemen, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 15.9 | — |
| 1997 | 21.6 | +35.8% |
| 2003 | 26.8 | +24.1% |
| 2006 | 35.7 | +33.2% |
| 2012 | 34.4 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 45 | +30.8% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 45 is below the median for low income countries, which is 70, 64% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 45 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 99.5, 45% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.75 | 15.9 | 21.6 | 2 |
| 2000s | 31.25 | 26.8 | 35.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.7 | 34.4 | 45 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More health data for Yemen
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 809.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9,603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 103 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0766 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Yemen?
- 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel in Yemen was 45 in 2013, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 45 in 2013.
- What is the lowest 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.9 in 1992.
- How does Yemen rank for 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel?
- Yemen ranks 162nd out of 166 countries with data for 2013.
- Is 3.1.2 proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Yemen 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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