Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Mozambique
Mozambique: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 49.9% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Mozambique, 1997–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 49.9% for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Mozambique peaked at 53.1% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 37.3%, in 1997.
Mozambique ranks 86th of 95 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 37.3% | — |
| 2003 | 53.1% | +42.4% |
| 2011 | 50.6% | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 51.7% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 49.9% | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 53.1% | 53.1% | 53.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 51.1% | 50.6% | 51.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 49.9% | 49.9% | 49.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Mozambique?
- Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Mozambique was 49.9% 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 53.1% in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.3% in 1997.
- How does Mozambique rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
- Mozambique ranks 86th out of 95 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mozambique 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).