3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Philippines
Philippines: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) was 58 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
58
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
128th
of 194 countries
All-time high
60
in 2017
All-time low
36
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2021
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Philippines, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Philippines is 58, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Philippines peaked at 60 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36, in 2000.
Philippines ranks 128th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36 | — |
| 2005 | 38 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 48 | +26.3% |
| 2015 | 57 | +18.8% |
| 2017 | 60 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 60 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 58 | -3.3% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 58 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 69.5, 83% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 58 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 58.5, 99% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 | 36 | 38 | 2 |
| 2010s | 56.25 | 48 | 60 | 4 |
| 2020s | 58 | 58 | 58 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More health data for Philippines
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5317 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7,006 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.61 % 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 0.037 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0397 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Philippines?
- 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Philippines was 58 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 60 in 2017.
- What is the lowest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 36 in 2000.
- How does Philippines rank for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
- Philippines ranks 128th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. 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 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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