Poland: Midwives per 1,000 live births

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 Poland

Midwives per 1,000 live births

 Latest value 56.57
 Year 2017
 Measure midwives per 1,000 live births
 Data availability 1988 - 2017
 Average 55.52
 Min - Max 37.30 - 61.88
 Source OECD
The latest value from 2017 is 56.57 midwives per 1,000 live births, a decline from 59.87 midwives per 1,000 live births in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 39.14 midwives per 1,000 live births, based on data from 24 countries. Historically, the average for Poland from 1988 to 2017 is 55.52 midwives per 1,000 live births. The minimum value, 37.3 midwives per 1,000 live births, was reached in 1988 while the maximum of 61.88 midwives per 1,000 live births was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Poland - Midwives per 1,000 live births - Recent values chart

Historical series
Poland - Midwives per 1,000 live births - historical chart - 1988-2017




Definition: The number of practicing midwives per 1,000 live births.

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