Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Jamaica
Jamaica: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 83.6% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Jamaica, 1993–2021
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 83.6% for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Jamaica peaked at 90.1% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 80.9%, in 1993.
Jamaica ranks 47th of 95 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 80.9% | — |
| 1997 | 87.2% | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 90.1% | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 87.0% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 85.6% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 83.6% | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 84.1% | 80.9% | 87.2% | 2 |
| 2000s | 88.5% | 87.0% | 90.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 85.6% | 85.6% | 85.6% | 1 |
| 2020s | 83.6% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Jamaica?
- Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Jamaica was 83.6% 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 90.1% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.9% in 1993.
- How does Jamaica rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
- Jamaica ranks 47th out of 95 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jamaica 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).