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

Viet Nam: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 88.2% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
88.2%
World rank
37th
of 95 countries
All-time high
88.2%
in 2021
All-time low
15.2%
in 1997
Years of data
5
1997–2021

Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Viet Nam, 1997–2021

204060801997200920211997: 15.2 %2002: 29.3 %2011: 59.6 %2014: 73.7 %2021: 88.2 %

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 Viet Nam is 88.2%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 48.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Viet Nam peaked at 88.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 15.2%, in 1997.

That places Viet Nam 37th out of 95 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Viet Nam, 1997 to 2021.
Year % Change
1997 15.2%
2002 29.3% +92.8%
2011 59.6% +103.4%
2014 73.7% +23.7%
2021 88.2% +19.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.2% 15.2% 15.2% 1
2000s 29.3% 29.3% 29.3% 1
2010s 66.7% 59.6% 73.7% 2
2020s 88.2% 88.2% 88.2% 1

Countries ranked near Viet Nam

  1. 34 Mexico 89.6% compare
  2. 35 Honduras 88.3% compare
  3. 35 Thailand 88.3% compare
  4. 38 Ghana 87.8% compare
  5. 39 El Salvador 87.2% compare
  6. 40 Georgia 86.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Viet Nam?
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Viet Nam was 88.2% 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 Viet Nam?
The highest recorded value was 88.2% in 2021.
What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Viet Nam?
The lowest recorded value was 15.2% in 1997.
How does Viet Nam rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
Viet Nam ranks 37th out of 95 countries with data for 2021.
Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Viet Nam?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Viet Nam 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).