3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Japan

Japan: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services was 83 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
83
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
26th
of 194 countries
All-time high
84
in 2017
All-time low
70
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2021

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Japan, 2000–2021

0204060802000201020212000: 702005: 762010: 802015: 832017: 842019: 832021: 83

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Japan recorded 83 for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in 2021.

The figure is up 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Japan peaked at 84 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 70, in 2000.

That places Japan 26th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Japan, year by year

Annual values for 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Japan, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 70
2005 76 +8.6%
2010 80 +5.3%
2015 83 +3.8%
2017 84 +1.2%
2019 83 -1.2%
2021 83 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 73 70 76 2
2010s 82.5 80 84 4
2020s 83 83 83 1

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 23 Czechia 84 compare
  2. 23 Italy 84 compare
  3. 23 Slovenia 84 compare
  4. 26 Cuba 83 compare
  5. 26 Ireland 83 compare
  6. 26 Luxembourg 83 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Japan?
3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Japan was 83 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 84 in 2017.
What is the lowest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 70 in 2000.
How does Japan rank for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
Japan ranks 26th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
Is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Japan 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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Indicator
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 1,358 data points, 2000–2021
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