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

Egypt: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 89.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
89.9%
World rank
33rd
of 95 countries
All-time high
89.9%
in 2021
All-time low
22.5%
in 1992
Years of data
10
1992–2021

Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Egypt, 1992–2021

204060801992200620211992: 22.5 %1995: 28.3 %1997: 31.8 %1998: 33.1 %2000: 36.7 %2003: 55.6 %2005: 58.5 %2008: 66 %2014: 82.8 %2021: 89.9 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Egypt is 89.9%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

That represents a change of up 36.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Egypt peaked at 89.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 22.5%, in 1992.

That places Egypt 33rd out of 95 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Egypt, 1992 to 2021.
Year % Change
1992 22.5%
1995 28.3% +25.8%
1997 31.8% +12.4%
1998 33.1% +4.1%
2000 36.7% +10.9%
2003 55.6% +51.5%
2005 58.5% +5.2%
2008 66.0% +12.8%
2014 82.8% +25.5%
2021 89.9% +8.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 28.9% 22.5% 33.1% 4
2000s 54.2% 36.7% 66.0% 4
2010s 82.8% 82.8% 82.8% 1
2020s 89.9% 89.9% 89.9% 1

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 30 Azerbaijan 91.4% compare
  2. 31 Czechia 90.3% compare
  3. 32 Saint Lucia 90.0% compare
  4. 34 Mexico 89.6% compare
  5. 35 Honduras 88.3% compare
  6. 35 Thailand 88.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Egypt?
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Egypt was 89.9% in 2021, 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 Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 89.9% in 2021.
What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was 22.5% in 1992.
How does Egypt rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
Egypt ranks 33rd out of 95 countries with data for 2021.
Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Egypt 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
Last refreshed

An antenatal visit refers to pregnancy care provided by skilled health personnel (doctors, nurses or midwives).