Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 39.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Bangladesh, 1994–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 39.1% for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in 2023.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 58.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Bangladesh peaked at 47.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 1994.
That places Bangladesh 90th out of 95 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5.5% | — |
| 1997 | 5.8% | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 10.5% | +81.0% |
| 2001 | 11.6% | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 15.9% | +37.1% |
| 2007 | 20.6% | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 23.4% | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 25.5% | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 24.7% | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 31.2% | +26.3% |
| 2016 | 37.2% | +19.2% |
| 2018 | 47.0% | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 36.9% | -21.5% |
| 2022 | 40.5% | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 39.1% | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.7% | 5.5% | 5.8% | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.7% | 10.5% | 20.6% | 4 |
| 2010s | 32.3% | 23.4% | 47.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 39.8% | 39.1% | 40.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Bangladesh?
- Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Bangladesh was 39.1% 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 47.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 1994.
- How does Bangladesh rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
- Bangladesh ranks 90th out of 95 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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About this data
An antenatal visit refers to pregnancy care provided by skilled health personnel (doctors, nurses or midwives).