Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Rwanda
Rwanda: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 47.2% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Rwanda, 1992–2020
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2020, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Rwanda stood at 47.2%. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Rwanda peaked at 47.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10.4%, in 2000.
Rwanda ranks 87th of 95 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12.0% | — |
| 2000 | 10.4% | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 13.3% | +27.9% |
| 2008 | 23.9% | +79.7% |
| 2010 | 35.4% | +48.1% |
| 2015 | 43.9% | +24.0% |
| 2020 | 47.2% | +7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 15.9% | 10.4% | 23.9% | 3 |
| 2010s | 39.6% | 35.4% | 43.9% | 2 |
| 2020s | 47.2% | 47.2% | 47.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 84 Naoero 50.7% compare
- 85 Malawi 50.5% compare
- 86 Mozambique 49.9% compare
- 88 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 44.9% compare
- 89 Ethiopia 43.0% compare
- 90 Bangladesh 39.1% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Rwanda?
- Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Rwanda was 47.2% in 2020, 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 47.2% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.4% in 2000.
- How does Rwanda rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
- Rwanda ranks 87th out of 95 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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).