Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 33.4% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
33.4%
Change on year
up 21.0%
World rank
94th
of 95 countries
All-time high
33.4%
in 2023
All-time low
9.9%
in 2012
Years of data
9
2010–2023

Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan, 2010–2023

1015202530352010201620232010: 16.1 %2011: 14.6 %2012: 9.9 %2014: 22.7 %2015: 17.8 %2017: 16.3 %2018: 20.9 %2020: 27.6 %2023: 33.4 %

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan stood at 33.4%. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.0% on the previous year and up 237.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan peaked at 33.4% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.9%, in 2012.

Afghanistan ranks 94th of 95 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan, 2010 to 2023.
Year % Change
2010 16.1%
2011 14.6% -9.3%
2012 9.9% -32.2%
2014 22.7% +129.3%
2015 17.8% -21.6%
2017 16.3% -8.4%
2018 20.9% +28.2%
2020 27.6% +32.1%
2023 33.4% +21.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 16.9% 9.9% 22.7% 7
2020s 30.5% 27.6% 33.4% 2

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 91 Mauritania 38.5% compare
  2. 92 Niger 37.3% compare
  3. 93 Burundi 36.1% compare
  4. 95 Yemen 32.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan?
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Afghanistan was 33.4% in 2023, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 33.4% in 2023.
What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 9.9% in 2012.
How does Afghanistan rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
Afghanistan ranks 94th out of 95 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 237.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
95 places, 960 data points, 1990–2024
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An antenatal visit refers to pregnancy care provided by skilled health personnel (doctors, nurses or midwives).