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

Nepal: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 80.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
80.5%
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
54th
of 95 countries
All-time high
80.5%
in 2022
All-time low
8.8%
in 1996
Years of data
8
1996–2022

Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Nepal, 1996–2022

0204060801996200920221996: 8.8 %2001: 14.3 %2006: 29.4 %2011: 50.1 %2014: 59.5 %2016: 69.4 %2019: 77.8 %2022: 80.5 %

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

Analysis

In 2022, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Nepal stood at 80.5%. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 60.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Nepal peaked at 80.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.8%, in 1996.

That places Nepal 54th out of 95 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Nepal, 1996 to 2022.
Year % Change
1996 8.8%
2001 14.3% +62.5%
2006 29.4% +105.6%
2011 50.1% +70.4%
2014 59.5% +18.8%
2016 69.4% +16.6%
2019 77.8% +12.1%
2022 80.5% +3.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.8% 8.8% 8.8% 1
2000s 21.9% 14.3% 29.4% 2
2010s 64.2% 50.1% 77.8% 4
2020s 80.5% 80.5% 80.5% 1

Countries ranked near Nepal

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  2. 55 Cuba 79.3% compare
  3. 56 Poland 79.2% compare
  4. 57 Sierra Leone 78.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Nepal?
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Nepal was 80.5% in 2022, 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 Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 80.5% in 2022.
What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 8.8% in 1996.
How does Nepal rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
Nepal ranks 54th out of 95 countries with data for 2022.
Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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).