In 2016, births attended by skilled health staff for Timor-Leste was 56.7 %. Births attended by skilled health staff of Timor-Leste increased from 25.8 % in 1997 to 56.7 % in 2016 growing at an average annual rate of 30.46%.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.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.
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 56.7 | 89.63% |
| 2010 | 29.9 | 62.50% |
| 2003 | 18.4 | -23.33% |
| 2002 | 24.0 | -6.98% |
| 1997 | 25.8 |