Finland: Midwives per 1,000 people
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| Finland |
Midwives per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 0.43 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Measure | midwives per 1,000 people |
| Data availability | 2000 - 2018 |
| Average | 0.39 |
| Min - Max | 0.29 - 0.43 |
| Source | OECD |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2018 is 0.43 midwives per 1,000 people, unchanged from 0.43 midwives per 1,000 people in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 0.41 midwives per 1,000 people, based on data from 23 countries. Historically, the average for Finland from 2000 to 2018 is 0.39 midwives per 1,000 people. The minimum value, 0.29 midwives per 1,000 people, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 0.43 midwives per 1,000 people was recorded in 2017.
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| Recent values | Finland: Midwives per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.43 |
| 2017 | 0.43 |
| 2016 | 0.41 |
| 2015 | 0.41 |
| 2014 | 0.42 |
| 2013 | 0.42 |
| 2012 | 0.42 |
| 2011 | 0.41 |
Definition: The number of practicing midwives per 1,000 residents of the country.
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