Lesotho LS: Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff: % of Total

1993 - 2014 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff: % of Total data was reported at 77.900 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.500 % for 2009. Lesotho LS: Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 58.150 % from Dec 1993 to 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.900 % in 2014 and a record low of 37.600 % in 1994. Lesotho LS: Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of deliveries attended by personnel trained to give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; to conduct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns.; ; UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys.; Weighted average; Assistance by trained professionals during birth reduces the incidence of maternal deaths during childbirth. The share of births attended by skilled health staff is an indicator of a health system’s ability to provide adequate care for pregnant women.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
77.90 2014 61.50 2009 37.60 1994 77.90 2014 % yearly 1993 - 2014

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,722.060 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,301.510 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.599 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 31.496 2029 yearly 1983 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 39.141 2029 yearly 1989 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 29.510 2029 yearly 1983 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.270 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.127 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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