In 2022, roughly 86 percent of births around the world were attended by skilled health personnel such as doctors, nurses, or midwives. Access to skilled professionals when giving birth was nearly always available in more developed regions. However, only 65 percent of births in the least developed countries worldwide were attended by skilled health personnel.
Share of births attended by skilled heath personnel worldwide in 2022, by region
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UNFPA. (September 16, 2024). Share of births attended by skilled heath personnel worldwide in 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1250495/share-of-births-attended-by-skilled-health-professionals/
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