How Does Cambodia Compare?

Indicators Cambodia Canada
Total population (thousands), 2005 14,071 32,268
Median age, 2007 20.6 years 38.9 years
Gross National Income per capita (US$), 2005 $380 $32,600
% of population below the national poverty line, 2003 40.0% 15.9%
% of population below $1 a day, 1994-2004 34% -
% of population below $2 a day, 1994-2004 78% -
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2005 57 years 80 years
Infant mortality rate (under 1), 2005 (per 1,000 live births) 98 5
Under-5 mortality rate, 2005 (per 1,000 live births) 143 6
% of population using safe drinking water sources, 2004, total 41% 100%
% of population using adequate sanitation facilities, 2004, total 17% 100%
Estimated adult HIV prevalence rate (15+ years), end-2005 1.6% 0.3%
Total adult literacy rate, 2000-2004 (over 15 yrs that can read and write) 74% 99%
Net primary school enrolment/attendance (%) , 2000-2005* 65% 99%
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2000-2005 26% 94%

Source:
Unicef Statistics, 2007
World Health Organization, 2007
CIA Fact Book, 2007
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