SDG Country Profiles

Population and migration

Population (mid-year estimates)	0.43	Millions (2019)
Share of population 65 years of age an over	8.97	Percent (2019)
Share of population under 15 years of age	22.62	Percent (2019)
Share of urban population	77.94	Percent (2019)
Life expectancy at birth	75	Years (2015)
Population growth	1.31	Percent (2015)
Total fertility rate	2.02	Children per woman (2015)
International migrant stock as percent of total population	25.34	Percent (2017)

National accounts and labour market

GDP in current prices	12,128.17	Millions of US dollars (2017)
GDP per capita	28,290.77	US dollars (2017)
Labour force participation rate	64.9	Percent (2019)
Share of agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing in total gross value added	1.07	Percent (2017)
Share of industry in total gross value added	58.75	Percent (2017)
Share of services in total gross value added	40.18	Percent (2017)
Tourism expenditure	177	Millions of US dollars (2017)
Unemployment rate	6.8	Percent (2019)
GDP real growth rate	1.33	Percent (2017)

Trade and balance of payments

Balance of Payments: Capital account	-10.94	Millions of US dollars (2009)
Balance of Payments: Current account	1,067.95	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Balance of Payments: Financial account	202.27	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Balance of trade	2,966.97	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Exports FOB	6,199.67	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Imports CIF	3,232.7	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Net energy imports	-512	Petajoules (2016)
Share of exports to top export partner	29.27	Percent (2018)
Share of imports to top import partner	20.81	Percent (2018)

Environment

Surface area	5.76	km2 (2017)
Land area	527	Hectares (2016)
Arable land as percent of total land area	0.95	Percent (2016)
Permanent crops as percent of total land area	1.14	Percent (2016)
Forest cover as percent of total land area	72.11	Percent (2016)

1No Poverty
2Zero Hunger
3Good Health and Well-being
4Quality Education
5Gender Equality
6Clean Water and Sanitation
7Affordable and Clean Energy
8Decent Jobs and Economic Growth
9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10Reduced Inequalities
11Sustainable Cities and Communities
12Responsible Consumption and Production
14Life Below Water
15Life on Land
16Peace and Justice - Strong Institutions
17Partnerships for the Goals

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

The proportion of employed population covered in the event of work injury was 88.0 % in 2019.

90.9

The proportion of population above statutory pensionable age receiving a pension was 90.9 % in 2019.

99.9

The proportion of population using basic drinking water services was 99.9 % in 2017.

96.3

The proportion of population using basic sanitation services was 96.3 % in 2015.

The proportion of total government spending on essential education services increased from 8.9 % in 2000 to 11.4% in 2016.

Proportion of total government spending on essential services, education (percent)

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

The proportion of the population suffering from hunger was 2.5 % in 2018 .

Prevalence of undernourishment (percent)

0.1

million

The number of undernourished people was 0.1 million in 2001.

19.7

In 2009, 19.7 % of children under 5 years of age had stunted growth

6.2

thousand children moderately or severely stunted

In 2009, there were 6.2 thousand children moderately or severely stunted .

2.9

The proportion of children under 5 years of age who where moderately or severely wasted was 2.9 % in 2009.

0.9

thousand children moderately or severely wasted

In 2009, there were 0.9 thousand children moderately or severely wasted .

8.3

The proportion of overweight children under 5 years of age was 8.3 % in 2009.

2.6

thousand children moderately or severely overweight

In 2009, there were 2.6 thousand children moderately or severely overweight .

0.3

The Consumer Food Price Index was 0.3 in 2017.

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

The maternal mortality ratio increased from 28.0 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 31.0 per 100,000 live births in 2017.

Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)

The number of infant deaths was 63.0 in 2018.

Infant deaths (number)

The mortality rate of children under 5 years of age increased from 10.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 11.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018.

Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)

The infant mortality rate increased from 8.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 9.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018.

Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)

The number of under-five deaths was 75.0 in 2018.

Under-five deaths (number)

The number of neonatal deaths fell from 38.0 in 2000 to 35.0 in 2018.

Neonatal deaths (number)

The neonatal mortality rate increased from 5.0 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018.

Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)

In 2018, the incidence of tuberculosis was 68.0 per 100,000 population .

Tuberculosis incidence (cases per 100,000 population)

0.3

The prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was 0.3 % in 2015.

The number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases was 1.0 in 2018.

People requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases (number)

The risk of dying between the ages of 30 and 70 from one of four main non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease) declined from 20.5 % in 2000 to 16.6% in 2016.

Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease among population 30 to 70 years old (probability)

In 2016, the number of deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease was 472.0 .

Deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease (number)

The suicide mortality rate increased from 2.8 deaths per 1,000 population in 2000 to 4.6 deaths per 1,000 population in 2016.

Suicide mortality rate (deaths per 100,000 population)

In 2016, the number of deaths attributed to suicide was 19.0 .

Deaths attributed to suicide (number)

2.3

The 12-month prevalence of alcohol use disorders was 2.3 % in 2016.

Alcohol consumption per captita among population aged 15 years and older increased from 0.2 litres of pure alcohol in 2000 to 0.5 litres of pure alcohol in 2018.

Annual alcohol consumption per capita among population aged 15 years and older (litres of pure alcohol)

The death rate due to road traffic injuries fell from 15.9 deaths per 100,000 population in 2000 to 9.0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2016.

Death rate due to road traffic injuries (deaths per 100,000 population)

The adolescent birth rate declined from 31.2 per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years in 2000 to 9.8 per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years in 2017.

Adolescent birth rate (births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years)

The universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index increased from 71.0 in 2000 to 81.0 in 2017.

Universal health coverage (UHC) index (index)

deaths per 1,000 population

The age-standardized mortality rate attributed to ambient air pollution was 13.0 deaths per 1,000 population in 2016.

deaths per 1,000 population

The mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene was 0.0 deaths per 1,000 population in 2016.

0.3

deaths per 1,000 population

The mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings was 0.3 deaths per 1,000 population in 2016.

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older fell from 17.4 % in 2000 to 15.5% in 2018.

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older (percent)

The proportion of the target population with access to 3 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP3) was 99.0 % in 2018.

Proportion of the target population with access to 3 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP3) (percent)

The proportion of the target population with access to measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) was 98.0 % in 2018.

Proportion of the target population with access to measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) (percent)

The proportion of the target population with access to affordable medicines and vaccines on a sustainable basis, human papillomavirus (HPV) was 88.6 % in 2018.

Proportion of the target population with access to affordable medicines and vaccines on a sustainable basis, human papillomavirus (HPV) (percent)

In 2017, there were about 16.1 medical doctors for every 10,000 persons in the population.

Health worker density: medical doctors (medical doctors per 10,000 population)

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

In 2018, 94.1 % of children participated in pre-primary or primary education in the year prior to the official entrance age for primary school

Participation rate in organized learning one year before the official primary entry age (percent)

1.5

The participation rate in formal and non-formal education and training was 1.5 % in 2014.

27.7

In 2018, 27.7 % of youth and adults were able to write a computer program using a specialized programming language

The gender parity index for participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) increased from 0.9 in 2006 to 1.0 in 2018.

Gender parity index for participation rate in organized learning one year before the official primary entry age (ratio)

The gender parity index for primary school teachers who were trained was 0.9 in 2018 , meaning 90.0 female primary school teachers per 100 male primary school teachers were trained.

Gender parity index of trained primary teachers (ratio)

100

The proportion of primary schools with access to electricity was 100.0 % in 2018.

100

The proportion of primary schools with basic handwashing facilities was 100.0 % in 2018.

The proportion of primary school teachers who have received at least the minimum organized teacher training (e.g. pedagogical training) pre-service or in-service required for teaching was 86.4 % in 2018.

Proportion of primary school teachers with the minimum organized training required for teaching (percent)

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

9.1

The proportion of seats held by women in single or lower houses of parliament was 9.1 % in 2020.

In 2017, 41.3 % of managerial positions were held by women .

Proportion of women in managerial positions (percent)

In 2017, 37.0 % of senior and middle managerial positions were held by women .

The proportion of women who own a mobile telephone was 99.0 % in 2016.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

2.6

In 2015, 2.6 % of the population practiced open defecation

3.5

In 2000, Level of water stress-- freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources--stood at 3.5 % .

1.2

% of total land area

The permanent water body exent stood at 1.2 % of total land area in 2018 .

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

100

The proportion of the population with access to electricity was 100.0 % in 2017.

In 2018, 95.0 % of the population relied primarily on clean fuels and technology .

The share of renewable energy in the total final energy consumption was 0.0 % in 2017.

The level of primary energy intensity increased from 3.7 megajoules per dollar of GDP in constant 2011 PPP in 2000 to 4.9 megajoules per dollar of GDP in constant 2011 PPP in 2017.

Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per dollar of GDP in constant 2011 PPP)

Decent Jobs and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

The annual growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita was -1.0 % in 2018.

Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita (percent)

The annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person increased from -1.0 % in 2000 to 1.0% in 2019.

Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person (percent)

The proportion of informal employment was 33.0 % in 2017.

in local currency

The average hourly earnings of employees reached 9.0 in local currency in 2017.

9.3

The total unemployment rate was 9.3 % in 2017.

The proportion of youth not in education, employment or training was 20.0 % in 2017.

The direct contribution of tourism to total GDP was 0.8 % in 2016.

Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP (percent)

In 2018, there were 74.5 ATMs per 100,000 adults .

Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults)

In 2018, there were 17.3 commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults .

Number of commercial bank branches (per 100,000 adults)

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

934.9

million tonne kilometres

Freight volume by road transport was 934.9 million tonne kilometres in 2018.

3.9

billion passenger kilometres

Passenger volume by air transport was 3.9 billion passenger kilometres in 2018.

Container port traffic (maritime transport) reached 138.7 thousand TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2018.

Container port traffic, maritime transport (million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units))

Manufacturing value added per capita at constant 2015 prices was declined from 5843.6 dollars in 2000 to 4784.9 dollars in 2019.

Manufacturing value added per capita (constant 2015 dollars)

Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP declined from 17.2 % in 2000 to 15.9% in 2019.

Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP (percent)

3.8

Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment was 3.8 % in 2017.

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion increased from 4.4 million tonnes in 2000 to 6.7 million tonnes in 2017.

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)

Carbon dioxide emissions per dollar of manufacturing value added at constant prices of 2010 increased from 0.1 kg in 2000 to 0.2 kg in 2017.

Carbon dioxide emissions per unit of manufacturing value added (kilogrammes of CO2 per constant 2010 dollars)

0.2

Carbon dioxide emissions per dollar of GDP at constant prices of 2010 were 0.2 kg in 2017.

In 2004, the share in GDP of investment in research and development (R&D) stood at 0.0 % .

In 2004, the density of full-time researchers per million inhabitants was 283.5 .

Researchers density (full-time researchers per million inhabitants)

3.3

The share of medium and high-tech industry in total value added was 3.3 % in 2017.

In 2018, 99.1 % of the population were covered by at least a 2G mobile network

Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network (percent)

In 2018, 95.9 % of the population were covered by at least a 3G mobile network

Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network (percent)

In 2018, 94.9 % of the population were covered by at least a 4G mobile network

Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network (percent)

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

In 2017, 47.9 % of GDP was from labour, comprising wages and social protection transfers

Labour share of GDP (percent)

The share of non-performing loans in total gross loans declined from 9.4 % in 2009 to 4.7% in 2018.

Non-performing loans to total gross loans (percent)

The return on assets increased from 1.7 % in 2009 to 1.8% in 2018.

Return on assets (percent)

The ratio of regulatory capital to assets increased from 9.7 % in 2009 to 12.3% in 2018.

Regulatory capital to assets (percent)

The ratio of non-perfoming loans (net of provisions) to capital declined from 11.6 % in 2009 to 6.3% in 2018.

Non-performing loans net of provisions to capital (percent)

The ratio of liquid assets to short-term liabilities declined from 137.7 % in 2009 to 115.2% in 2018.

Liquid assets to short term liabilities (percent)

The proportion of tariff lines applied to imports with zero-tariff increased from 58.5 % in 2005 to 73.7% in 2018.

Proportion of tariff lines applied to imports with zero-tariff (percent)

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

In 2016, the annual population-weighted average mean concentration of fine suspended particles of less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) was 5.8 micrograms per cubic metre . This is below the maximum level for safety set by WHO of 10 micrograms per cubic metre.

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

The material footprint (amount of primary materials used) stood at 0.7 kg per unit of GDP in 2017 .

Total domestic material consumption per unit of GDP (kilograms per constant 2010 dollars)

Domestic material consumption increased from 17.4 metric tons per capita in 2000 to 22.9 metric tons per capita in 2017.

Total domestic material consumption per capita (tonnes)

Electronic waste generated per capita increased from 10.8 kg in 2000 to 19.7 kg in 2019.

Electronic waste generated, per capita (kilograms)

Fossil-fuel pre-tax subsidies (consumption and production) were 0.1 billion dollars in 2017.

Fossil-fuel pre-tax subsidies (consumption and production (billions of dollars)

Fossil-fuel pre-tax subsidies (consumption and production) per capita were 172.8 dollars in 2017.

Fossil-fuel pre-tax subsidies (consumption and production) per capita (dollars)

The share of fossil-fuel pre-tax subsidies (consumption and production) in total GDP was 0.6 % in 2017.

Fossil-fuel pre-tax subsidies (consumption and production) as a proportion of total GDP (percent)

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

square km

The extension of protected marine area was 4.0 square km in 2018.

In 2018, 0.0 % of the marine environment under national jurisdiction (up to 200 nautical miles from shore) was under protection .

5.4

The average proportion of Marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas was 5.4 % in 2019.

Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The proportion of land area covered by forest was 72.1 % in 2020.

Forest area as a proportion of total land area (percent)

The average proportion of freshwater key biodiversity areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas was 50.0 % in 2019 .

41.7

The average proportion of terrestrial key biodiversity areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas was 41.7 % in 2019 .

247

tonnes per hectare

Above-ground biomass stock in forest was 247.0 tonnes per hectare in 2020.

thousand hectares

Forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme was 0.0 thousand hectares in 2019.

The annual net change rate of forest area reached 0.0 % in 2020.

Forest area annual net change rate (percent)

The proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas was 5.0 % in 2020.

69.5

The average proportion of Mountain Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas was 69.5 % in 2019 .

100

The Mountain Green Cover Index was 100.0 in 2017.

0.9

The Red List Index was 0.9 in 2020.

Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) transferring plant genetic resources for food and agriculture to the country was 3.0 in 2019.

Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) transferring plant genetic resources for food and agriculture to the country (agreements)

Peace and Justice - Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

In 2016, 1.0 women were detected victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitaton .

In 2017, 0.0 people were detected victims of human trafficking .

Number of detected victims of human trafficking (persons)

In 2018, 7.1 % of the overall prison population were unsentenced detainees .

Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population (percent)

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows increased from 7.0 million dollars in 1990 to 504.0 million dollars in 2018.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of dollars)

Fixed-broadband internet penetration reached increased from 0.6 per 100 inhabitants in 2001 to 11.5 per 100 inhabitants in 2018.

Fixed Internet broadband subscriptions (per 100 inhabitants)

The number of Internet users per 100 inhabitants increased from 9.0 in 2000 to 94.9 in 2017.

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants)

The worldwide weighted tariff-average for countries with most-favoured-nation status declined from 7.2 % in 2005 to 0.3% in 2018.

Worldwide weighted tariff-average, most-favoured-nation status (percent)

The worldwide weighted tariff-average for countries with preferential status was 0.0 % in 2018.

Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status (percent)

The average most-favored nation status tariff applied by developed countries declined from 1.0 % in 2000 to 0.6% in 2018.

Average tariff applied by developed countries, most-favored nation status (percent)

The average preferential status tariff applied by developed countries declined from 0.7 % in 2000 to 0.5% in 2018.

Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status (percent)

3.8

thousand dollars

The value of all resources made available to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries was 3.8 thousand dollars in 2017.