Niger in the Lead
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🌾 Agricultural Dominance
In 2023, agriculture, forestry, and fishing contributed to 47.81% of Niger's GDP, showcasing the country's reliance on these sectors for economic stability.
Agriculture & Rural Development Economy & Growth Climate Change
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👷♂️ Low Youth Unemployment Rates
Niger boasts impressively low youth unemployment rates, with only 0.397% of the youth labor force unemployed in 2022, according to national estimates.
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👩💼 Low Female Unemployment
In 2022, Niger had a low female unemployment rate of 0.29%, showcasing a relatively stable female workforce.
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👶 Low Prevalence of Overweight Children
In 2022, only 0.5% of female children under 5 were overweight, indicating a low prevalence of childhood obesity.
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🦟 Effective Malaria Prevention
In 2015, 95.5% of the under-5 population used insecticide-treated bed nets, demonstrating effective malaria prevention efforts.
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🏫 Moderate Progression to Secondary School
In 2015, 58.27% of students progressed to secondary school, with a slightly lower rate of 56.04% for females, indicating moderate educational progression.
Niger Following Behind
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🧑🎓 High Youth Unemployment
In 2023, 72.29% of adolescents were out of school, indicating a high rate of youth unemployment and educational disengagement.
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👶 High Child Mortality Rates
In 2023, Niger had an under-5 mortality rate of 114.8 per 1,000 live births, highlighting significant challenges in child health and survival.
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🏭 Low Male Employment in Industry
In 2023, only 5.42% of Niger's male workforce was employed in the industry sector, reflecting limited industrial job opportunities.
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📚 Low Educational Attainment
In 2022, only 8.45% of Niger's population aged 25+ had completed lower secondary education, and a mere 1.38% had completed post-secondary education. This highlights significant challenges in educational attainment.
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🛡️ Limited Social Insurance Coverage
As of 2021, only 21.45% of the population in the third quintile had access to social insurance programs, indicating gaps in social safety nets.
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🌫️ Severe Air Pollution
In 2020, Niger experienced a mean annual PM2.5 air pollution level of 85.12 micrograms per cubic meter, posing serious health risks to its population.
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📚 Education Disparity
In 2019, 100% of female primary school-age children were out-of-school, highlighting a significant challenge in achieving gender parity in education.
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💸 Healthcare-Induced Poverty
In 2018, 78.53% of the population was pushed further below the $3.65 poverty line due to out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, indicating a significant financial burden on households.
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🏢 Prevalence of Informal Firms
In 2017, 85.1% of firms reported competition from unregistered firms, indicating a significant informal sector presence.
