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Basic indicator
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Under-5 mortality rank
45
Under-5 mortality rate, 1990
101
Under-5 mortality rate, 2008
79
Infant mortality rate (under 1), 1990
80
Infant mortality rate (under 1), 2008
63
Neonatal mortality rate, 2004
52
Total population (thousands), 2008
2049
Annual no. of births (thousands), 2008
59
Annual no. of under-5 deaths (thousands), 2008
5
GNI per capita (US$), 2008
1080
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2008
45
Total adult literacy rate (%), 2003–2008*
82
Primary school net enrolment/ attendance (%), 2003–2008*
85
% share of household income 2000–2007*, lowest 40%
10
% share of household income 2000–2007*, highest 20%
56
Definitions and data sources
Nutrition
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% of infants with low birthweight, 2003–2008*
13
% of children (2003–2008*) who are: Early initiation of breastfeeding (%)
63
% of children (2003–2008*) who are: exclusively breastfed (<6 months)
36
% of children (2003–2008*) who are: breastfed with complementary food (6–9 months)
79
% of children (2003–2008*) who are: still breastfeeding (20–23 months)
60
% of under-fives (2003–2008*) suffering from: underweight (NCHS/WHO) moderate & severe
-
% of under-fives (2003–2008*) suffering from: underweight (WHO) moderate & severe
14
% of under-fives (2003–2008*) suffering from: underweight (WHO) severe
3
% of under-fives (2003–2008*) suffering from: wasting (WHO) moderate & severe
2
% of under-fives (2003–2008*) suffering from: stunting (WHO) moderate & severe
42
Vitamin A supplementation coverage rate (6–59 months) 2008, Full coverage ? (%)
-
% of households consuming iodized salt, 2003–2008*
91
Definitions and data sources
Health
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% of population using improved drinking-water sources, 2006 total
78
% of population using improved drinking-water sources, 2006 urban
93
% of population using improved drinking-water sources, 2006 rural
74
% of population using improved sanitation facilities 2006 total
36
% of population using improved sanitation facilities 2006 urban
43
% of population using improved sanitation facilities 2006 rural
34
% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government 2008 total
1
Immunization 2008, 1-year-old children immunized against: TB, corresponding vaccines: BCG
96
Immunization 2008, 1-year-old children immunized against: DPT, corresponding vaccines: DPT1ß
95
Immunization 2008, 1-year-old children immunized against: DPT, corresponding vaccines: DPT3ß
83
Immunization 2008, 1-year-old children immunized against: Polio, corresponding vaccines: polio3
80
Immunization 2008, 1-year-old children immunized against: Measles, corresponding vaccines: measles
85
Immunization 2008, 1-year-old children immunized against: HepB, corresponding vaccines: HepB3
85
Immunization 2008, 1-year-old children immunized against: Hib, corresponding vaccines: Hib3
-
Immunization 2008, % newborns protected against tetanus?
83
% under-fives with suspected pneumonia taken to an appropriate health-care provider, 2005–2008*
59
% under-fives with suspected pneumonia receiving antibiotics, 2005–2008*
-
% under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding, 2005–2008*
53
Malaria 2006–2008*, % households owning at least one ITN
-
Malaria 2006–2008*, % under-fives sleeping under ITNs
-
Malaria 2006–2008*, % under-fives with fever receiving anti-malarial drugs
-
Definitions and data sources
HIV AIDS
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Estimated adult HIV prevalence rate (aged 15–49), 2007
23.2
Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2007 (thousands), estimate
270
Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2007 (thousands), low estimate
260
Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2007 (thousands), high estimate
290
Mother–to–child transmission, Estimated number of women (aged 15+) living with HIV, 2007 (thousands)
150
Paediatric infections, Estimated number of children (aged 0–14) living with HIV, 2007 (thousands)
12
Prevention among young people, HIV prevalence among young people (aged 15–24), 2007, male
5.9
Prevention among young people, HIV prevalence among young people (aged 15–24), 2007, female
14.9
Prevention among young people, % who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV, 2003–2008*, male
18
Prevention among young people, % who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV, 2003–2008*, female
26
Prevention among young people, % who used condom at last higher–risk sex, 2003–2008*, male
48
Prevention among young people, % who used condom at last higher–risk sex, 2003–2008*, female
50
Orphans, Children (aged 0–17) orphaned by AIDS, 2007, estimate (thousands)
110
Orphans, Children (aged 0–17) orphaned due to all causes, 2007, estimate (thousands)
160
Orphans, Orphan school attendance ratio, 2003–2008*
95
Definitions and data sources
Education
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Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2003–2007*, male
75
Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2003–2007*, female
91
Number per 100 population , 2007, phones
23
Number per 100 population , 2007, Internet users
3
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, male
115
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, female
114
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, net, male
71
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, net, female
74
Primary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, male
82
Primary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, female
88
Survival rate to last primary grade (%) 2003–2008*, admin. data
62
Survival rate to last primary grade (%) 2003–2008*, survey data
84
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, male
33
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, female
42
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, net, male
19
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, netm female
29
Secondary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, male
16
Secondary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, female
27
Definitions and data sources
Demographic Indicators
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Population (thousands), 2008, under 18
954
Population (thousands), 2008, under 5
272
Population annual growth rate (%), 1970–1990
2.2
Population annual growth rate (%), 1990–2000
1.6
Population annual growth rate (%), 2000–2008
1
Crude death rate, 1970
17
Crude death rate, 1990
11
Crude death rate, 2008
17
Crude birth rate, 1970
43
Crude birth rate, 1990
36
Crude birth rate, 2008
29
Life expectancy, 1970
49
Life expectancy, 1990
59
Life expectancy, 2008
45
Total fertility rate, 2008
3.3
% of population urbanized, 2008
25
Average annual growth rate of urban population (%), 1970–1990
4.6
Average annual growth rate of urban population (%), 1990–2000
5.2
Average annual growth rate of urban population (%), 2000–2008
4
Definitions and data sources
Economic indicators
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GNI per capita (US$), 2008
1080
GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1970–1990
2.8
GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1990–2008
2.1
Average annual rate of inflation (%), 1990–2008
8
% of population below international poverty line of US$1.25 per day, 1992–2007*
43
% of central government expenditure (1998–2007*) allocated to:, health
6
% of central government expenditure (1998–2007*) allocated to:, education
25
% of central government expenditure (1998–2007*) allocated to:, defence
5
ODA inflow in millions US$, 2007
130
ODA inflow as a % of recipient GNI, 2007
7
Debt service as a % of exports of goods and services, 1990
4
Debt service as a % of exports of goods and services, 2007
7
Definitions and data sources
Women
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Life expectancy: females as a % of males, 2008
103
Adult literacy rate: females as a % of males, 2003–2007*
123
Enrolment and attendance ratios: females as a % of males, Net primary school 2003–2008*, enrolled
104
Enrolment and attendance ratios: females as a % of males, Net primary school 2003–2008*, attending
108
Enrolment and attendance ratios: females as a % of males, Net secondary school 2003–2008*, enrolled
155
Enrolment and attendance ratios: females as a % of males, Net secondary school 2003–2008*, attending
171
Contraceptive prevalence (%), 2003–2008*
37
Antenatal care coverage (%), At least once, 2003–2008*
90
Antenatal care coverage (%), At least four times, 2003–2008*
70
Delivery care coverage (%), Skilled attendant at birth, 2003–2008*
55
Delivery care coverage (%), Institutional delivery, 2003–2008*
52
Maternal mortality ratio† , 2003–2008*, reported
760
Maternal mortality ratio† , 2005, Adjusted
960
Maternal mortality ratio† , 2005, Lifetime risk of maternal death. 1 in:
45
Definitions and data sources
Child Protection
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Child labour (5–14 years) 1999–2008*, total
23
Child labour (5–14 years) 1999–2008*, male
25
Child labour (5–14 years) 1999–2008*, female
21
Child marriage 2000–2008*, total
23
Child marriage 2000–2008*, urban
13
Child marriage 2000–2008*, rural
26
Birth registration 2000–2008*, total
26
Birth registration 2000–2008*, urban
39
Birth registration 2000–2008*, rural
24
Female genital mutilation/cutting 1997–2007*, women a (15–49 years) , total
-
Female genital mutilation/cutting 1997–2007*, daughtersb, total
-
Attitude towards domestic violence, 2001–2008*, total
-
Child disability 1999–2008*, total
-
Child discipline, 2005–2007*, total
-
Definitions and data sources
The Rate of Progress
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Under-5 mortality rank
45
Under-5 mortality rate, 1970
167
Under-5 mortality rate, 1990
101
Under-5 mortality rate, 2000
109
Under-5 mortality rate, 2008
79
Average annual rate of reduction (%)T, 1970–1990
2.5
Average annual rate of reduction (%)T, 1990–2008
1.4
Reduction since 1990 (%)T
22
GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1970–1990
2.8
GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1990–2008
2.1
Total fertility rate, 1970
5.8
Total fertility rate, 1990
4.9
Total fertility rate, 2008
3.3
Average annual rate of reduction (%), 1970–1990
0.8
Average annual rate of reduction (%), 1990–2008
2.2
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