Proportion of births delivered in a health facility (Facility births) in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Proportion of births delivered in a health facility (Facility births) was 78.2% in 2009. ▲ Rising
Proportion of births delivered in a health facility (Facility births) in Syrian Arab Republic, 1992–2009
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic recorded 78.2% for proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births) in 2009. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and up 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births) in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 78.2% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 35.0%, in 1993.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 106th out of 125 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of births delivered in a health facility (Facility births) in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 36.9% | — |
| 1993 | 35.0% | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 54.6% | +56.0% |
| 2006 | 70.4% | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 78.2% | +11.1% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 78.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 66.8%, 1.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 78.2% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 96.3%, 81% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.0% | 35.0% | 36.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 67.7% | 54.6% | 78.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8632 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,122 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,491 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 7.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0503 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 7.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births) in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births) in Syrian Arab Republic was 78.2% in 2009, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births) recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 78.2% in 2009.
- What is the lowest proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births) recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.0% in 1993.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births)?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 106th out of 125 countries with data for 2009.
- Is proportion of births delivered in a health facility (facility births) rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Proportion of births delivered in a health facility (Facility births) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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