3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services was 88 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
88
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
5th
of 194 countries
All-time high
88
in 2021
All-time low
72
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2021

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2021

0204060802000201020212000: 722005: 792010: 832015: 852017: 862019: 872021: 88

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 88 for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in 2021. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 88 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 72, in 2000.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 72
2005 79 +9.7%
2010 83 +5.1%
2015 85 +2.4%
2017 86 +1.2%
2019 87 +1.2%
2021 88 +1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 75.5 72 79 2
2010s 85.25 83 87 4
2020s 88 88 88 1

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 2 Iceland 89 compare
  2. 2 Republic of Korea 89 compare
  3. 2 Singapore 89 compare
  4. 5 Germany 88 compare
  5. 5 Portugal 88 compare
  6. 8 Australia 87 compare
  7. 8 Norway 87 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 88 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 88 in 2021.
What is the lowest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 72 in 2000.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
Is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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