3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Philippines

Philippines: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services 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

02040602000201020212000: 362005: 382010: 482015: 572017: 602019: 602021: 58

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 in Philippines, year by year

Annual values for 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Philippines, 2000 to 2021.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 37 36 38 2
2010s 56.25 48 60 4
2020s 58 58 58 1

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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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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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