UNFPA Senegal
Active in Senegal since 1975, UNFPA is committed to the reduction of maternal mortality and supports access to reproductive and sexual health services, including reproductive rights, for the most vulnerable segments of the population. While the number of maternal deaths in the country has been declining slightly and contraceptive prevalence increasing, faster progress is needed. UNFPA targets regions that are most in need of assistance and advocates for national policies including population dynamics, gender equality,, and the needs of young people.
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: Senegal
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Key results of Senegal in 2020
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National plan for sexual and reproductive health
A costed, integrated national plan was developed for sexual and reproductive health, which prioritizes access for key groups
Sexual and reproductive health in risk pooling schemes
Sexual and reproductive health services were included as part of risk pooling and prepayment schemes
Emergency obstetric and newborn care
Emergency obstetric and newborn care coverage was met, as per the international recommended minimum standards
Sexual and reproductive health coordination body during crisis
During a humanitarian crisis, a functioning inter-agency sexual and reproductive health coordination body was in place
Youth participation in humanitarian response
During a humanitarian crisis, young people were included in decision-making mechanisms in all phases of humanitarian response
Social norm mapping
A social norm assessment, based on the UNFPA social norm framework, was completed
Social norms change programmes
The UNFPA manual on social norms and change was utilized
Gender-based violence platform
A national mechanism to engage multiple stakeholders to prevent and address gender-based violence was in place
Data on gender-based violence
National systems were in place to collect and disseminate data on the incidence of gender-based violence
Census disaggregation
Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible onlineCensus sample availability
A representative sample of census data was released within 12 months of launching the main census report
Population projections
Publically available population projections at national and subnational levels, disaggregated by age, sex, location were generatedDemographic dynamics
Demographic dynamics were integrated into their national development plans
Fistula treatment
278 Fistula repair surgeries provided with the support of UNFPA
Life skills programmes for girls
467 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Advocacy platforms against harmful social norms
6658 Communities developed advocacy platforms to eliminate discriminatory gender and sociocultural norms which affect women and girls
Female genital mutilation
79341 Girls and women received, with support from UNFPA, prevention, protection services, and/or care related to female genital mutilation
Community declarations on harmful practices
332 Communities made public declarations to eliminate harmful practices, with support from UNFPA, including child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation
Essential services for gender-based violence survivors
81246 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
National plan for sexual and reproductive health
A costed, integrated national plan was developed for sexual and reproductive health, which prioritizes access for key groupsSexual and reproductive health in risk pooling schemes
Sexual and reproductive health services were included as part of risk pooling and prepayment schemesEmergency obstetric and newborn care
Emergency obstetric and newborn care coverage was met, as per the international recommended minimum standardsSexual and reproductive health coordination body during crisis
During a humanitarian crisis, a functioning inter-agency sexual and reproductive health coordination body was in placeYouth participation in humanitarian response
During a humanitarian crisis, young people were included in decision-making mechanisms in all phases of humanitarian responseSocial norm mapping
A social norm assessment, based on the UNFPA social norm framework, was completedSocial norms change programmes
The UNFPA manual on social norms and change was utilizedGender-based violence platform
A national mechanism to engage multiple stakeholders to prevent and address gender-based violence was in placeData on gender-based violence
National systems were in place to collect and disseminate data on the incidence of gender-based violenceCensus disaggregation
Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible onlineCensus sample availability
A representative sample of census data was released within 12 months of launching the main census reportPopulation projections
Publically available population projections at national and subnational levels, disaggregated by age, sex, location were generatedDemographic dynamics
Demographic dynamics were integrated into their national development plansFistula treatment
278 Fistula repair surgeries provided with the support of UNFPA
Life skills programmes for girls
467 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Advocacy platforms against harmful social norms
6658 Communities developed advocacy platforms to eliminate discriminatory gender and sociocultural norms which affect women and girls
Female genital mutilation
79341 Girls and women received, with support from UNFPA, prevention, protection services, and/or care related to female genital mutilation
Community declarations on harmful practices
332 Communities made public declarations to eliminate harmful practices, with support from UNFPA, including child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation
Essential services for gender-based violence survivors
81246 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
Expenditure
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