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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Ratio of medical practitioners, general specialists, nurses and qualified midwives per total population
Indicator description

Not available for this indicator
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Unit of measurement

Per 1,000 population
Definitions

Density of physicians; It is as the number of physicians, including generalists and specialist medical practitioners per total population.

Density of nurses; It is as the number of nurses per total population.

Density of qualified midwifery personnel; It is as the number of midwifery personnel per total population.
Calculations

(Number of physicians / Total population) * 1,000
Other information

Not available for this indicator
Comments and limitations

Not available for this indicator
Data last updated Not available for this indicator
Metadata last updated Not available for this indicator

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Health worker density and distribution
Indicator number

3.c.1
Target name

Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States
Target number

3.c
Global indicator description

Density of physicians, nursing and midwifery personnel, dentistry personnel, and pharmaceutical personnel per 1,000 persons
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 207 KB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

Ministry of Health
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

2017
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Link to data source Not available for this source
Release date TBD
Next release

TBD
Statistical classification

Administrative
Contact details

https://www.moh.gov.rw/index.php?id=188&L=182
Other information

info@moh.gov.rw
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