Sierra Leone - Births attended by skilled health staff
Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total)
Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total) in Sierra Leone was 86.90 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 19 years was 86.90 in 2019, while its lowest value was 37.10 in 2000.
Definition: Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel 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.
Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 37.10 |
| 2005 | 40.00 |
| 2008 | 42.40 |
| 2010 | 60.80 |
| 2013 | 59.70 |
| 2017 | 81.60 |
| 2019 | 86.90 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Reproductive health
