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

Madagascar: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 59.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
59.9%
Change on year
up 18.4%
World rank
73rd
of 95 countries
All-time high
59.9%
in 2021
All-time low
39.7%
in 1997
Years of data
7
1992–2021

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

02040601992200620211992: 42.9 %1997: 39.7 %2004: 39.9 %2008: 49.3 %2013: 51.1 %2018: 50.6 %2021: 59.9 %

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 Madagascar is 59.9%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of up 18.4% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Madagascar peaked at 59.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 39.7%, in 1997.

Madagascar ranks 73rd of 95 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Madagascar, 1992 to 2021.
Year % Change
1992 42.9%
1997 39.7% -7.5%
2004 39.9% +0.5%
2008 49.3% +23.6%
2013 51.1% +3.7%
2018 50.6% -1.0%
2021 59.9% +18.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 41.3% 39.7% 42.9% 2
2000s 44.6% 39.9% 49.3% 2
2010s 50.9% 50.6% 51.1% 2
2020s 59.9% 59.9% 59.9% 1

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 70 Tanzania, United Republic of 65.1% compare
  2. 71 Cameroon 64.6% compare
  3. 72 Morocco 60.9% compare
  4. 74 Saint Kitts and Nevis 59.0% compare
  5. 75 India 58.5% compare
  6. 76 Guinea 58.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Madagascar?
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Madagascar was 59.9% 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 Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 59.9% in 2021.
What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 39.7% in 1997.
How does Madagascar rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
Madagascar ranks 73rd out of 95 countries with data for 2021.
Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Madagascar 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).