Paediatric Snapshot
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, and borders India and Myanmar. Bangladesh has a population of 165,273,643 people. Children make up around 40% of the population.
Child Survival | |
Infant Mortality | 27/1000 |
Under 5 Mortality | 32.4/1000 |
Comments | |
Maternal Mortality (Aust = 6.8/100,000) | 176/100,000 |
Nutrition | |
Exclusive Breast Feeding | 55% |
Stunting | 36% |
Wasting | |
Immunisation Rates | 97%: DTP x3; 96% 2nd Measles |
WASH* | 61% basic sanitation |
Comments | 13% unimproved drinking H2O |
Poverty | 50% |
Adolescents Mental Health | |
Attempted Suicide | 11% young adults suicide (15-49%) |
Adolescent Fertility | |
Child Protection | |
Child Sexual Abuse | |
Comments | |
Education | Net enrolment ratio |
Primary | 91% |
Secondary | 55% |
Data source: UNICEF situational analysis