Cuba in the Lead
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🩺 Highest number of physicians per capita
In 2021, Cuba boasted an impressive 9.429 physicians per 1,000 people, showcasing its strong healthcare system.
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🍼 Complete rural birth registration
As of 2019, Cuba achieved a 100% completeness rate in rural birth registration, ensuring every child is accounted for.
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🏠 Significant unpaid domestic work by men
In 2016, Cuban men spent 12.47% of their day on unpaid domestic and care work, highlighting gender roles in household responsibilities.
Cuba Following Behind
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💸 Highest remittance transaction costs
In 2023, sending remittances to Cuba incurred a hefty average transaction cost of 19.63%, the highest globally.
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🚢 Notable merchandise export residuals
In 2023, residuals made up 4.05% of Cuba's total merchandise exports, indicating potential inefficiencies in export processes.
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📉 Low merchandise trade as a percentage of GDP
In 2020, merchandise trade accounted for only 8.32% of Cuba's GDP, indicating limited trade activity.
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🌐 Mixed net official flows from UN agencies
Cuba received $500 from UNAIDS in 2017, but faced a negative flow of $3 from WTO-ITC in 2020, reflecting fluctuating international aid.
