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16: Summary of Key Statistics in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Core Content

This document provides a series of key statistics highlighting various aspects of life and development across Sub-Saharan African countries. The data covers population, trade, exports, development assistance, parliamentary representation, literacy rates, business constraints, child education, child mortality, access to water, internet usage, and carbon dioxide emissions.

Main Points and Key Information

1. Population

• Largest population: Nigeria has 151.3 million people.
• Smallest population: Seychelles has only 0.1 million people.

2. Trade and GDP

• The percentage of total trade relative to GDP is highest in Seychelles at 283.4% and lowest in the Central African Republic at 37.5%.

3. Export Concentration

• In two-thirds of SSA countries, only one or two products account for 75% or more of total exports.

4. Development Assistance

• Highest ODA per capita: Cape Verde receives $438.20.
• Lowest ODA per capita: Nigeria receives only $9.50.

5. Parliamentary Representation

• Highest percentage of women in parliament: Rwanda has 56.3%.
• Lowest percentage of women in parliament: São Tomé and Principe has 1.8%.

6. Youth Literacy

• Highest youth literacy rate: Gabon has 97%.
• Lowest youth literacy rate: Burkina Faso has 39.3%.

7. Business Constraints

• Highest percentage of firms citing corruption: Côte d'Ivoire has 75.0%.
• Lowest percentage of firms citing corruption: Ghana has 9.9%.

8. Child Education

• Highest retention rate: Mauritius has 99% of children who start first grade reaching fifth grade.
• Lowest retention rate: Chad has only 37%.

9. Child Mortality

• Highest under-five mortality rate: Sierra Leone has 272 deaths per 1,000 children.
• Lowest under-five mortality rate: Seychelles has 13 deaths per 1,000 children.

10. Access to Safe Water

• Highest access to safe water: Mauritius has 100%.
• Lowest access to safe water: Somalia has only 29%.

11. Internet Usage

• Highest internet users per 1,000 people: Seychelles has 371.
• Lowest internet users per 1,000 people: Sierra Leone has 3.

12. Carbon Dioxide Emissions

• Highest CO₂ emissions: South Africa emits 414,649 metric tons.
• Lowest CO₂ emissions: Comoros emits only 88 metric tons.

Conclusion

These statistics reflect significant disparities across Sub-Saharan African countries in various development indicators. From economic factors such as trade and exports to social indicators like literacy and child mortality, the data underscores the need for targeted interventions to address inequalities and promote sustainable development.