Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in South Korea
South Korea: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 99.8% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in South Korea, 2006–2018
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 South Korea is 99.8%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in South Korea peaked at 99.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 96.8%, in 2012.
South Korea ranks 3rd of 95 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 98.6% | — |
| 2009 | 97.4% | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 96.8% | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 98.1% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 99.8% | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.0% | 97.4% | 98.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 98.2% | 96.8% | 99.8% | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in South Korea?
- Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in South Korea was 99.8% in 2018, 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 99.8% in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.8% in 2012.
- How does South Korea rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
- South Korea ranks 3rd out of 95 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Korea 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).