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.
Data overview
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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, 2021
Life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2021
Harmful Practices
Child marriage by age 18, per cent, 2005-2019
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Child marriage by age 18
Demographic Dividend: Gambia
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Key results of Gambia in 2020
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Gender-based violence in emergencies
At least 15 of the 18 minimum standards were applied for the prevention of and response to gender-based violence in emergencies
Census disaggregation
Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible online
Fistula treatment
40 Fistula repair surgeries provided with the support of UNFPA
Essential services for gender-based violence survivors
356 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
Gender-based violence in emergencies
At least 15 of the 18 minimum standards were applied for the prevention of and response to gender-based violence in emergenciesCensus disaggregation
Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible onlineFistula treatment
40 Fistula repair surgeries provided with the support of UNFPA
Essential services for gender-based violence survivors
356 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
2020 Humanitarian results achieved for Gambia
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Expenditure
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Dashboards available for Gambia
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