Data
Induction of Labour & Caesarean Section
| Year |
Induction of labour |
Caesarean section |
| 2014 |
29.6% |
34.9% |
| 2015 |
30.1% |
34.9% |
| 2016 |
31.4% |
36.3% |
| 2017 |
32.4% |
37.8% |
| 2018 |
34.3% |
37.7% |
| 2019 |
34.7% |
38.2% |
| 2020 |
35.9% |
38.3% |
| 2021 |
34.1% |
39.4% |
| 2022 |
33.3% |
40.4% |
| 2023 |
33.1% |
41.4% |
Data for most recent complete calendar year are incomplete and subject to change.
Source
Midwives Notification System, Information and System Performance Directorate, Department of Health WA.
Data extracted 06 April 2024