3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) was 32 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
32
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
191st
of 194 countries
All-time high
32
in 2021
All-time low
18
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2021
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Central African Republic, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Central African Republic stood at 32. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Central African Republic peaked at 32 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18, in 2000.
Central African Republic ranks 191st of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18 | — |
| 2005 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 26 | +36.8% |
| 2015 | 30 | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 30 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 31 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 32 | +3.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 32 is below the median for low income countries, which is 41, 78% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 32 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 44, 73% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.5 | 18 | 19 | 2 |
| 2010s | 29.25 | 26 | 31 | 4 |
| 2020s | 32 | 32 | 32 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 190 South Sudan 34 compare
- 192 Papua New Guinea 30 compare
- 193 Chad 29 compare
- 194 Somalia 27 compare
More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 5,728 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Central African Republic?
- 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Central African Republic was 32 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 32 in 2021.
- What is the lowest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 18 in 2000.
- How does Central African Republic rank for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
- Central African Republic ranks 191st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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