Share of births attended by skilled health staff in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Share of births attended by skilled health staff was 59.0% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Share of births attended by skilled health staff in Bangladesh, 1994–2019
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of births attended by skilled health staff in Bangladesh is 59.0%, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 141.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of births attended by skilled health staff in Bangladesh peaked at 67.8% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 1997.
Bangladesh ranks 156th of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of births attended by skilled health staff in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % of total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9.5% | — |
| 1997 | 7.7% | -18.9% |
| 2000 | 12.1% | +57.1% |
| 2001 | 12.0% | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 13.9% | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 13.2% | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 20.1% | +52.3% |
| 2007 | 18.0% | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 24.4% | +35.6% |
| 2010 | 26.5% | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 31.7% | +19.6% |
| 2013 | 36.5% | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 42.1% | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 49.8% | +18.3% |
| 2017 | 67.8% | +36.1% |
| 2018 | 52.7% | -22.3% |
| 2019 | 59.0% | +12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.6% | 7.7% | 9.5% | 2 |
| 2000s | 16.2% | 12.0% | 24.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 45.8% | 26.5% | 67.8% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 153 Tanzania, United Republic of 63.5% compare
- 154 Afghanistan 61.8% compare
- 155 Myanmar 60.2% compare
- 157 Timor-Leste 56.7% compare
- 158 Papua New Guinea 56.4% compare
- 159 Guinea 55.3% compare
More health data for Bangladesh
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,153 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,062 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 0.5189 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0493 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 0.0043 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.049 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of births attended by skilled health staff in Bangladesh?
- Share of births attended by skilled health staff in Bangladesh was 59.0% in 2019, according to Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of births attended by skilled health staff recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 67.8% in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of births attended by skilled health staff recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 1997.
- How does Bangladesh rank for share of births attended by skilled health staff?
- Bangladesh ranks 156th out of 169 countries with data for 2019.
- Is share of births attended by skilled health staff rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of births attended by skilled health staff. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Skilled health staff refers to professionals trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.