Share of live births attended by skilled health personnel (doctors, nurses or midwives). Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Skilled Birth Attendance |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 96.4% |
| 2016 | 89.8% |
| 2014 | 87.4% |
| 2010 | 71.4% |
| 2008 | 68% |
| 2006 | 53.6% |
| 2005 | 56.1% |
| 2004 | 56.1% |
| 2002 | 60.5% |
| 2000 | 55.6% |
162 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Malawi, grouped by topic.