Bangladesh

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 Mortality27/1000
Under 5 Mortality32.4/1000
Comments
Maternal Mortality (Aust = 6.8/100,000)176/100,000
Nutrition
Exclusive Breast Feeding55%
Stunting36%
Wasting
Immunisation Rates97%: DTP x3;
96% 2nd Measles
WASH*61% basic sanitation
Comments13% unimproved drinking H2O
Poverty50%
Adolescents Mental Health
Attempted Suicide11% young adults suicide (15-49%)
Adolescent Fertility
Child Protection
Child Sexual Abuse
Comments
EducationNet enrolment ratio
Primary91%
Secondary55%

Data source: UNICEF situational analysis

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