Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Uganda
Uganda: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 67.8% in 2022. ▲ Rising
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Uganda, 1995–2022
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 Uganda stood at 67.8%. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 19.6% on the previous year and up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Uganda peaked at 67.8% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 41.9%, in 2001.
Uganda ranks 66th of 95 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Uganda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 47.2% | — |
| 2001 | 41.9% | -11.2% |
| 2006 | 47.2% | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 47.6% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 59.9% | +25.8% |
| 2020 | 56.7% | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 67.8% | +19.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.2% | 47.2% | 47.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 44.5% | 41.9% | 47.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 53.8% | 47.6% | 59.9% | 2 |
| 2020s | 62.2% | 56.7% | 67.8% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Uganda?
- Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Uganda was 67.8% 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 67.8% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.9% in 2001.
- How does Uganda rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
- Uganda ranks 66th out of 95 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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).