Through concerted efforts by the Government and many partners, Eritrea has dramatically reduced maternal death in recent years in spite of a shortage of trained health workers, low contraceptive prevalence rates, and the persistence of child marriage and female genital mutilation or cutting. Since 1993, UNFPA has helped improve access to quality maternal and newborn health, family planning, and HIV and STI prevention services. The Fund has also worked at the policy level to help advance gender equality and reproductive rights.
Population aged 0-14
Population aged 15-64
Population aged 65+
Naissances assistées par un professionnel de santé qualifié en
Taux de prévalence des contraceptifs (toutes méthodes confondues)
Besoin non satisfait
Child marriage by age 18
| Key Indicators | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
Réseaux sociaux
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