Active in Somalia since the 1970s, UNFPA supports humanitarian responses and recovery efforts. It also works with health services to reduce maternal mortality, among the highest rates in the world, by strengthening community midwifery and the supply of commodities. Further efforts have focused on conducting nation-wide population estimation surveys. Engaging with the government and civil society to provide services for vulnerable youth, UNFPA promotes reproductive rights and the elimination of harmful practices such as female genital mutilation/cutting.
Population aged 0-14
Population aged 15-64
Population aged 65+
Births attended by skilled health personnel
CPR any method
Unmet need
Child marriage by age 18
| Key Indicators | ||
|---|---|---|
| Population size, female age 15-49 (in thousands), 2012 | ||
| Prevalence of FGM among women 15-49 (%) | ||
| Prevalence of FGM among girls 15-19 (%) | ||
| Ethnic group with the highest prevalence in the country (%) | ||
| Existence of national policies and laws banning FGM; Year passed | ||
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