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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 |
UNFPA Gambia
A least developed country, The Gambia has reduced maternal mortality, but further progress is needed. Limited access to contraceptives and the prevalence of child marriage also remain key challenges. Active in the country since 1972, UNFPA helps strengthen capacities to provide reproductive health care, including emergency obstetric and family planning services. With HIV prevalence edging up, UNFPA has assisted with collecting national data mapping the epidemic’s socio-economic differences and applying new information to policy-making. Programmes also back the implementation of the national gender and women’s empowerment policy.
Population
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Population aged 0-14
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Population aged 15-64
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Population aged 65+
Maternal and newborn health
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Births attended by skilled health personnel
Sexual and reproductive health
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CPR any method
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Unmet need
Education
Fertility
Total fertility rate, per woman, 2010-2015
Life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2010-2015
Harmful Practices
Child marriage by age 18, per cent, 2006-2017
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Child marriage by age 18
Percentage of women, aged 20-24, who were married before age 15
- Percentage of women, aged 20-24, who were married before age 15
- Percentage of women, aged 20-24, who were married before age 18
Social Updates
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