Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 71.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Zimbabwe, 1994–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Zimbabwe stood at 71.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Zimbabwe peaked at 75.7% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 56.8%, in 2009.
Zimbabwe ranks 63rd of 95 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 74.0% | — |
| 1999 | 64.3% | -13.1% |
| 2006 | 71.1% | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 56.8% | -20.1% |
| 2011 | 64.8% | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 70.1% | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 75.7% | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 71.5% | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 71.0% | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69.2% | 64.3% | 74.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 63.9% | 56.8% | 71.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 70.5% | 64.8% | 75.7% | 4 |
| 2020s | 71.0% | 71.0% | 71.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 60 Antigua and Barbuda 75.0% compare
- 61 Oman 73.9% compare
- 62 Burkina Faso 72.1% compare
- 64 Lao People's Democratic Republic 70.0% compare
- 65 Senegal 68.4% compare
- 66 Uganda 67.8% compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Zimbabwe?
- Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Zimbabwe was 71.0% in 2024, 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 75.7% in 2015.
- What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.8% in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
- Zimbabwe ranks 63rd out of 95 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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).