SDG Country Profiles

Population and migration

Population (mid-year estimates)	5.38	Millions (2019)
Share of population 65 years of age an over	4.44	Percent (2019)
Share of population under 15 years of age	41.54	Percent (2019)
Share of urban population	67.37	Percent (2019)
Life expectancy at birth	61.66	Years (2015)
Population growth	2.56	Percent (2015)
Total fertility rate	4.7	Children per woman (2015)
International migrant stock as percent of total population	7.58	Percent (2017)
Number of refugees and people in refugee-like situations	40,740	(2018)
Number of asylum seekers, including pending cases	7,203	(2018)

National accounts and labour market

GDP in current prices	11,292.36	Millions of US dollars (2017)
GDP per capita	2,146.53	US dollars (2017)
Labour force participation rate	69.1	Percent (2019)
Share of agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing in total gross value added	7.53	Percent (2017)
Share of industry in total gross value added	47.92	Percent (2017)
Share of services in total gross value added	44.55	Percent (2017)
Tourism expenditure	43	Millions of US dollars (2016)
Unemployment rate	11.51	Percent (2019)
GDP real growth rate	-3.11	Percent (2017)

Trade and balance of payments

Balance of Payments: Capital account	58.09	Millions of US dollars (2016)
Balance of Payments: Current account	-3,593.57	Millions of US dollars (2016)
Balance of Payments: Financial account	-430.34	Millions of US dollars (2016)
Balance of trade	2,333.68	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Exports FOB	4,450.83	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Imports CIF	2,117.15	Millions of US dollars (2018)
Net energy imports	-507	Petajoules (2016)
Share of exports to top export partner	33.89	Percent (2018)
Share of imports to top import partner	10.18	Percent (2018)

Environment

Surface area	342	km2 (2017)
Land area	34,150	Hectares (2016)
Arable land as percent of total land area	1.61	Percent (2016)
Permanent crops as percent of total land area	0.23	Percent (2016)
Forest cover as percent of total land area	65.35	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 the population living below the extreme poverty line declined from 53.0 % in 2005 to 37.0% in 2011.

In 2011, 36.0 % of the country's workers and their families were living on less than 1.90 US dollars per person per day

46.5

The proportion of population living below the national poverty line declined from 50.7 % in 2004 to 46.5% in 2011.

14.2

The proportion of employed population covered in the event of work injury was 14.2 % in 2019.

22.1

The proportion of population above statutory pensionable age receiving a pension increased from 10.0 % in 2000 to 22.1% in 2011.

The proportion of population using basic drinking water services increased from 57.2 % in 2000 to 73.2% in 2017.

Proportion of population using basic drinking water services (percent)

The proportion of population using basic sanitation services increased from 11.9 % in 2000 to 20.2% in 2017.

Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (percent)

The proportion of total government spending on essential education services increased from 9.1 % in 2002 to 15.6% in 2018.

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 28.0 % in 2018 .

Prevalence of undernourishment (percent)

The number of undernourished people increased from 0.9 million in 2001 to 1.5 million in 2018.

Number of undernourished people (millions)

In 2014, 21.2 % of children under 5 years of age had stunted growth

Proportion of children moderately or severely stunted (percent)

In 2014, there were 162.8 thousand children moderately or severely stunted .

Children moderately or severely stunted (thousands)

The proportion of children under 5 years of age who where moderately or severely wasted was 8.2 % in 2014.

Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted (percent)

In 2014, there were 62.8 thousand children moderately or severely wasted .

Children moderately or severely wasted (thousands)

The proportion of overweight children under 5 years of age decreased from 8.5 % in 2005 to 5.9% in 2014.

Proportion of children moderately or severely overweight (percent)

In 2014, there were 45.4 thousand children moderately or severely overweight .

Children moderately or severely overweight (thousand)

local breeds

In 2019, there were 0.0 local breeds with sufficient genetic resources stored for reconstitution.

The agriculture orientation index for government expenditures increased from 0.2 in 2004 to 0.6 in 2012.

Agriculture orientation index for government expenditures (index)

The share of agriculture value added in total GDP declined from 6.7 % in 2004 to 3.8% in 2012.

Agriculture value added as a proportion of GDP (percent)

The agriculture share of total government expenditure increased from 1.1 % in 2004 to 2.2% in 2012.

Agriculture share of government expenditure (percent)

Agricultural export subsidies increased from 1.3 millions dollas at constant prices of 2018 in 2000 to 14.8 millions dollas at constant prices of 2018 in 2018.

Total official flows (disbursements) received for agriculture (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

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 decreased from 739.0 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 378.0 per 100,000 live births in 2017.

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

The number of infant deaths fell from 8529.0 in 2000 to 6180.0 in 2018.

Infant deaths (number)

The mortality rate of children under 5 years of age fell from 114.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 50.1 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018.

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

The infant mortality rate fell from 72.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 36.2 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018.

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

The number of under-five deaths fell from 13135.0 in 2000 to 8512.0 in 2018.

Under-five deaths (number)

The number of neonatal deaths fell from 3680.0 in 2000 to 3498.0 in 2018.

Neonatal deaths (number)

The neonatal mortality rate fell from 30.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 20.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018.

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

In 2018, there were about 1.0 people in every 100,000 uninfected population that became newly infected with HIV.

Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population (new infections per 1,000 uninfected population)

In 2018, the incidence of tuberculosis was 375.0 per 100,000 population .

Tuberculosis incidence (cases per 100,000 population)

In 2018, the incidence of malaria was 235.1 per 1,000 population .

Malaria incidence (cases per 1,000 at-risk population)

4.1

The prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was 4.1 % in 2015.

The number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases was 1323442.0 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 24.8 % in 2000 to 16.7% 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 5516.0 .

Deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease (number)

The suicide mortality rate fell from 10.0 deaths per 1,000 population in 2000 to 5.9 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 301.0 .

Deaths attributed to suicide (number)

2.1

The 12-month prevalence of alcohol use disorders was 2.1 % in 2016.

Alcohol consumption per captita among population aged 15 years and older increased from 3.5 litres of pure alcohol in 2000 to 9.3 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 increased from 25.5 deaths per 100,000 population in 2000 to 27.4 deaths per 100,000 population in 2016.

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

The proportion of women of reproductive age who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods increased from 22.9 % in 2005 to 43.2% in 2015.

Proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods (percent)

The adolescent birth rate declined from 131.0 per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years in 2003 to 111.3 per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years in 2013.

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

The universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index increased from 23.0 in 2000 to 39.0 in 2017.

Universal health coverage (UHC) index (index)

0.7

The proportion of population with health expenditures above 25% of total household expenditure or income declined from 2.1 % in 2005 to 0.7% in 2011.

4.6

The proportion of population with health expenditures above 10% of total household expenditure or income declined from 12.6 % in 2005 to 4.6% in 2011.

per 100,000 population

The age-standardized mortality rate attributed to household air pollution was 92.0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2016.

deaths per 1,000 population

The age-standardized mortality rate attributed to ambient air pollution was 60.0 deaths per 1,000 population in 2016.

38.7

deaths per 1,000 population

The mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene was 38.7 deaths per 1,000 population in 2016.

The mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings fell from 2.4 deaths per 1,000 population in 2000 to 1.2 deaths per 1,000 population in 2016.

Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisonings (deaths per 100,000 population)

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older increased from 11.2 % in 2000 to 16.1% 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) increased from 33.0 % in 2000 to 75.0% 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 pneumococcal conjugate 3rd dose (PCV3) was 73.0 % in 2018.

Proportion of the target population with access to pneumococcal conjugate 3rd dose (PCV3) (percent)

Net disbursement of total official development assistance received for medical research and basic heath sectors was 11.8 millions of 2018 dollars in 2018.

Net disbursement of total official development assistance received for medical research and basic heath sectors (millions of 2018 dollars)

Gross disbursements of total official development assistance received for medical research and basic heath sectors was increased from 2.2 millions of 2018 dollars in 2000 to 11.9 millions of 2018 dollars in 2018.

Gross disbursements of total official development assistance received for medical research and basic heath sectors (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

In 2011, there were about 1.6 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

17.1

The proportion of children and young people achieving a minimum proficiency level in reading in lower secondary education was 17.1 % in 2014.

The completion rate of lower secondary education increased from 63.4 % in 2005 to 80.0% in 2015.

Completion rate of primary education (percent)

60.8

In 2015, 60.8 % of children aged 36-59 months were developmentally on track in at least three of the following domains: literacy-numeracy, physical development, social-emotional development, and learning

In 2012, 22.3 % 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)

The gender parity index for participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) declined from 1.2 in 2005 to 1.1 in 2012.

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 1.2 in 2012 , meaning 120.0 female primary school teachers per 100 male primary school teachers were trained.

Gender parity index of trained primary teachers (ratio)

1.1

The gender parity index for achievement of minimum proficiency in reading in lower secondary education was 1.1 in 2014 , meaning 110.0 girls per 100 boys in lower secondary education had this level of achievement .

0.6

The adjusted rural to urban parity index for primary completion rate was 0.6 in 2015.

The adjusted bottom to top wealth quintile parity index for primary completion rate was 0.4 in 2015.

Adjusted bottom to top wealth quintile parity index for primary completion rate (ratio)

The adjusted gender parity index for primary completion rate was 1.0 in 2015.

Adjusted gender parity index for primary completion rate (ratio)

Total official flows received for scholarships increased from 0.7 million dollars at constant 2018 prices in 2006 to 6.4 million dollars at constant 2018 prices in 2018.

Total official flows received for scholarships (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

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 increased from 64.6 % in 2000 to 80.3% in 2012.

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

27.3

The proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 18 was 27.3 % in 2015.

6.9

The proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 was 6.9 % in 2015.

The proportion of seats held by women in single or lower houses of parliament declined from 12.0 % in 2000 to 11.3% in 2020.

Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (percent)

26.8

The proportion of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care was 26.8 % in 2012.

70.8

The proportion of women 15 to 49 years old who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations was 70.8 % in 2012.

87.3

The proportion of women 15 to 49 years old who make their own informed decisions regarding contraceptive use was 87.3 % in 2012.

40.6

The proportion of women 15 to 49 years old who make their own informed decisions regarding reproductive health care was 40.6 % in 2012.

The extent to which country laws and regulations guarantee full and equal access to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education to women and men aged 15 years and older stood at 53.0 % in 2019 .

The extent to which country laws and regulations guarantee full and equal access to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education on maternity care to women and men aged 15 years and older stood at 44.0 % in 2019 .

The extent to which country laws and regulations guarantee full and equal access to contraceptive and family planning to women and men aged 15 years and older stood at 92.0 % in 2019 .

The extent to which country laws and regulations guarantee full and equal access to sexuality education to women and men aged 15 years and older stood at 0.0 % in 2019 .

The extent to which country laws and regulations guarantee full and equal access to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education on HIV and HPV to women and men aged 15 years and older stood at 60.0 % in 2019 .

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

In 2017, 45.4 % of the population used a safely managed drinking water service--an improved source located on premises, available when needed and free from contamination

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services (percent)

The proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises was 48.0 % in 2017.

Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises (percent)

In 2017, 8.7 % of the population practiced open defecation

Proportion of population practicing open defecation (percent)

Water Use Efficiency stood at 126.5 US dollars per cubic meter in 2014 .

Water use efficiency (dollars per cubic meter)

In 2009, Level of water stress-- freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources--stood at 0.0 % .

The degree of integrated water resources management implementation was 32.0 % in 2018.

0.5

% of total land area

The permanent water body exent stood at 0.5 % of total land area in 2018 .

Total gross disbursements of official development assistance received for water supply and sanitation increased from 0.6 million of constant 2018 dollars in 2000 to 24.2 million of constant 2018 dollars in 2018.

Total gross disbursements of official development assistance received for water supply and sanitation (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

The level of participation by users/communities in planning programs in rural drinking-water supply (where 3 = High; 2 = Moderate; 1 = Low; and 0 = NA) stood at 2.0 points in 2019 .

Level of participation by users/communities in planning programs in rural drinking-water supply (score)

The level of definition in procedures in law or policy for participation by service users/communities in planning program in rural drinking-water supply (where 10 = Clearly defined; 5 = Not clearly defined ; 0 = NA) stood at 10.0 points in 2019 .

Level of definition in procedures in law or policy for participation by service users/communities in planning program in rural drinking-water supply (score)

points

The level of participation by users/communities in planning programs in water resources planning and management, by level of participation (where 3 = High; 2 = Moderate; 1 = Low; and 0 = NA) stood at 3.0 points in 2019 .

points

The level of definition of legal or policy procedures for participation by service users/communities in planning program in water resources planning and management (where 10 = Clearly defined; 5 = Not clearly defined ; 0 = NA) stood at 10.0 points in 2019 .

Affordable and Clean Energy

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

The proportion of the population with access to electricity increased from 33.8 % in 2005 to 66.2% in 2017.

Proportion of population with access to electricity (percent)

In 2018, 32.0 % of the population relied primarily on clean fuels and technology .

Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology (percent)

The share of renewable energy in the total final energy consumption increased from 64.9 % in 2000 to 70.0% in 2017.

Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption (percent)

The level of primary energy intensity increased from 2.1 megajoules per dollar of GDP in constant 2011 PPP in 2000 to 4.8 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)

International financial flows in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems, declined from 0.2 million of constant 2017 dollars in 2000 to 0.1 million of constant 2017 dollars in 2016.

International financial flows in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems (millions of constant 2017 dollars)

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 -1.6 % in 2018.

Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita (percent)

The annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person declined from 4.1 % in 2000 to 1.0% in 2019.

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

The total unemployment rate declined from 16.1 % in 2009 to 10.0% in 2012.

26.5

The proportion of youth not in education, employment or training was 26.5 % in 2005.

14.1

The proportion of children engaged in economic activity and household chores was 14.1 % in 2015.

10.8

The proportion of children engaged in economic activity was 10.8 % in 2015.

In 2017, 26.1 % of adults had an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider

Proportion of people 15 years and older with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (percent)

Total official disbursements received in Aid for Trade increased from 12.8 millions of constant 2018 dollars in 2006 to 24.1 millions of constant 2018 dollars in 2018.

Total official flows (disbursement) for Aid for Trade, as recipient (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

Total official commitments pledged by donors in Aid for Trade reached 37.7 millions of constant 2018 dollars in 2018.

Total official flows (commitments) for Aid for Trade, as recipient (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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

1.8

billion tonne kilometres

Freight volume by road transport was 1.8 billion tonne kilometres in 2018.

428.1

million passenger kilometres

Passenger volume by air transport was 428.1 million passenger kilometres in 2018.

Container port traffic (maritime transport) reached 580.0 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 increased from 96.9 dollars in 2000 to 171.7 dollars in 2019.

Manufacturing value added per capita (constant 2015 dollars)

Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP increased from 5.0 % in 2000 to 8.4% in 2019.

Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP (percent)

16.5

Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment was 16.5 % in 2005.

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion increased from 0.5 million tonnes in 2000 to 2.8 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 0.0 kg in 2000 to 0.1 kg in 2017.

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

Carbon dioxide emissions per dollar of GDP at constant prices of 2010 0.0 kg in 2000 to 0.1 kg in 2017.

Carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP (kilogrammes of CO2 per constant 2010 dollars)

32.5

In 2000, the density of full-time researchers per million inhabitants was 32.5 .

Total official flows receivd for infrastructure increased from 0.6 millions of constant 2018 dollars in 2000 to 41.4 millions of constant 2018 dollars in 2018.

Total official flows for infrastructure, as recipient (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

The share of medium and high-tech industry in total value added declined from 10.4 % in 2000 to 2.4% in 2017.

Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added (percent)

In 2017, 75.0 % 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 2016, 64.5 % 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 2017, 5.0 % 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 2011, 22.0 % of the population were living below half of the median income

In 2017, 53.2 % of GDP was from labour, comprising wages and social protection transfers

Labour share of GDP (percent)

The proportion of tariff lines applied to imports with zero-tariff declined from 64.5 % in 2005 to 56.9% in 2018.

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

Total amount received in assistance for development increased from 87.3 million dollars in 2000 to 420.6 million dollars in 2018.

Total assistance for development, as recipient (millions of dollars)

8.2

% of the ammount remmitted

Remittance costs were 8.2 % of the ammount remmitted in 2018.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

The proportion of the urban population living in slums declined from 53.4 % in 2005 to 47.8% in 2018.

Proportion of urban population living in slums (percent)

In 2016, the annual population-weighted average mean concentration of fine suspended particles of less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) was 36.4 micrograms per cubic metre . This is above 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 1.4 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 2.1 metric tons per capita in 2000 to 3.5 metric tons per capita in 2017.

Total domestic material consumption per capita (tonnes)

Electronic waste generated per capita increased from 1.3 kg in 2000 to 4.0 kg in 2019.

Electronic waste generated, per capita (kilograms)

Fossil-fuel pre-tax subsidies (consumption and production) were 0.7 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 132.9 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 8.0 % 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

5.7

thousand square km

The extension of protected marine area was 5.7 thousand square km in 2018.

14.4

In 2018, 14.4 % of the marine environment under national jurisdiction (up to 200 nautical miles from shore) was under protection .

The average proportion of Marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas increased from 52.2 % in 2000 to 65.4% in 2019.

Average proportion of Marine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas (percent)

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 64.3 % 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 65.7 % in 2019 .

Average proportion of Freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas (percent)

The average proportion of terrestrial key biodiversity areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas was 56.5 % in 2019 .

Average proportion of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas (percent)

198.8

tonnes per hectare

Above-ground biomass stock in forest was 198.8 tonnes per hectare in 2020.

Forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme 0.0 million hectares in 2000 to 2.4 million hectares in 2019.

Forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme (million hectares)

-0.1

The annual net change rate of forest area reached -0.1 % in 2020.

The proportion of forest area under a long-term management plan 0.0 % in 2000 to 35.8% in 2020.

Proportion of forest area under a long-term management plan (percent)

17.8

The proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas was 17.8 % in 2020.

The proportion of land that is degraded over total land area was 10.0 % in 2015.

The average proportion of Mountain Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas was 0.0 % in 2019 .

92.6

The Mountain Green Cover Index was 92.6 in 2017.

The Red List Index was 1.0 in 2020.

Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) transferring plant genetic resources for food and agriculture to the country was 20.0 in 2019.

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

Total amount received in assistance for biodiversity increased from 0.7 million dollars in 2002 to 52.0 million dollars in 2018.

Total official development assistance for biodiversity, as recipient (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

Total amount received in assistance for biodiversity increased from 0.7 million dollars in 2002 to 52.0 million dollars in 2018.

Total official development assistance for biodiversity, as recipient (millions of constant 2018 dollars)

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

82.5

The proportion of children aged 1-14 years who experienced recent physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers was 82.5 % in 2015.

In 2011, 57.0 people were detected victims of human trafficking .

37.5

The proportion of firms experiencing at least one bribe payment request was 37.5 % in 2009.

Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget reached 129.0 % in 2012.

Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget (percent)

95.9

In 2015, there were about 95.9 % of children under age 5 whose births were registered with a civil authority

Partnerships for the Goals

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

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows increased from 22.6 million dollars in 1990 to 4313.1 million dollars in 2018.

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

In 2016, the inflow of personal remittances was 0.1 % of GDP , down from 0.2 % in 1990

Remittances in dollars as a proportion of total GDP (percent)

Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods and services declined from 31.4 % in 1990 to 3.2% in 2016.

Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods and services (percent)

per 100 inhabitants

Fixed-broadband internet penetration reached 0.0 per 100 inhabitants in 2014.

The number of Internet users per 100 inhabitants 0.0 in 2000 to 8.7 in 2017.

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants)

The total gross disbursement of official development assistance for technical cooperation in constant prices of 2018 stood at 19.0 million dollars in 2018.

Total official development assistance (gross disbursement) for technical cooperation (millions of 2018 dollars)

The worldwide weighted tariff-average for countries with most-favoured-nation status declined from 17.9 % in 2005 to 9.4% in 2018.

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

The worldwide weighted tariff-average for countries with preferential status declined from 17.4 % in 2005 to 8.7% in 2018.

Worldwide weighted tariff-average, preferential status (percent)

The average most-favored nation status tariff applied by developed countries declined from 1.5 % in 2000 to 0.9% in 2018.

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

The average preferential status tariff applied by developed countries declined from 0.9 % in 2000 to 0.1% in 2018.

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

867.2

thousand dollars

The value of all resources made available to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries was 867.2 thousand dollars in 2017.