Puntland Statistics Department

Puntland Health And Demographic Survey (PLHDS) Report 2020. @MopicP @MoPIED_Somalia @NBS_Somalia @UNFPA_SOMALIA @Anders_Thomsen @SharmarkeFarah @Sharmarkehassa4 @Richard67933937 @felixmulama @AbdiAli43175345 @DrMaryanQasim @akush1992 pl.statistics.so/puntland-healt…

According to the recent household survey, in Puntland, the overall literacy rate is 49.6%, with males at 54.9% & females at 45.2%. By residency type, It is highest in urban at 66.7%, followed by rural areas at 52.0%, and significantly lowest among the nomadic population at 17.8%.

2/2 Women and elderly people are the most vulnerable to experiencing the effects of illiteracy, especially in their engagement with mobile money financial transactions.

1/2 According to the recent household survey conducted in 2022, the gross attendance ratios in Puntland for primary & secondary schools stand at 47.5% and 32.9%, respectively. Meanwhile, the net attendance ratios for primary and secondary schools are 32.4% and 16.6%, respectively

2/2 In response to this data, the government of Puntland, in collaboration with its people, has committed to prioritizing investments in education infrastructure and systems to ensure accessible education services for all. @qorshaynta

2/2 Additionally, 25.9% of people aged 10+ have internet access in Puntland. However, bank account ownership among those aged 15+ is low, standing at only 7.2%. #FinancialInclusion #Puntland

In Puntland, mobile phone ownership among individuals aged 15 + is widespread, with 84% having access, and 82.5% of mobile phone owners use them for financial transactions.

Puntland markets experienced a 0.58 percent annual increase (inflation) in prices over the twelve months ending in November 2023, compared to a 0.31 percent for previous year ending in October 2023. The market price index data suggests that prices remained relatively stable 2023.

3/3 Addressing deforestation is crucial for sustainability. The government and businesses should collaborate on a strategic intervention to promote affordable access to all to liquefied gas for cooking— a key step in environmental and livelihood conservation.

For futher analysis, please read the full report the link bellow statistics.pl.so/storage/zSYrsg…

2/3 In urban, cooking relies on charcoal (48.7%), firewood (23.8%), and gas (20.5%). Such critical situation impacts both the livelihood & the ecosystem of our semi-arid region, heavily dependent on livestock for both sustenance and foreign exchange earnings.

For further analysis, please read the full report the link bellow. statistics.pl.so/storage/zSYrsg…

In Puntland, the predominant household sources of energy for cooking are firewood (51.4%), charcoal (34.5%), and gas (9.6%). Notably, 85.9% of the distribution indicates a significant dependence on traditional biomass (charcoal and firewood).

Goal 7 of the global SDGs focuses on ensuring access to clean and affordable energy—a fundamental catalyst for the socioeconomic development. In Puntland, about 55% of households have access to electricity, while the remaining 45% are without electricity. statistics.pl.so/storage/zSYrsg…

A comprehensive household budget survey in #Puntland has revealed crucial data covering demographics, household characteristics, health, education, income, expenditure, and more. 🔹️In Puntland, household demographics show an average household size of 6.8, with 52.4% females. The young dependent population is 53%, and 90.6% lack identification documents, emphasizing the need for better documentation efforts. 🔹️Education indicators highlight a 49.6% literacy rate and disparities in school enrollment. However, a notable 58.3% of the population lacks any formal education. When it comes to school enrollment, the net attendance ratio of the secondary schools is relatively low at 16.6% compared to primary at 32.4 %. 🔹️Disability prevalence is 8.4%, with common chronic diseases including blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney diseases. Access to medical care is a concern. 🔹️Water, energy, and sanitation services accessibility face challenges. Access to electricity varies across regions, with rural and nomadic areas having less access. Access to improved water sources decreases during dry seasons. 🔹️Labor force participation is at 21.9%, with only 18.8% employment and a 14% unemployment rate, highest among youth. Female participation is consistently lower. 🔹️Food security is a serious concern, with a majority of households experiencing issues such as skipping meals and going hungry. Aid, remittances, and mobile phone usage are prevalent, but access to bank accounts is relatively low, especially in rural and nomadic areas. About six out of ten households (60.4%) were unable to eat healthy and nutritious food; around half of the households (56%) ate only a few kinds of food; 53.1% had to skip at least one meal; 52.4% ate less than they thought they should; 51.6% were worried they would not have enough food to eat; 48.6% ran out of food; 46.0% experienced going hungry, and 42.9% of the population in Puntland went to bed without having a meal for an entire day on at least one occasion during the month preceding the survey date. #Puntland #Somalia

Puntland Integrated Household Budget Survey Report 2022 @qorshaynta @NBS_Somalia statistics.pl.so/storage/srQbVd…

Puntland Consumer price Index monthly report for January 2023 @qorshaynta @StatsSweden @mpfsomalia @utzjpape @abdiaziz08 @FarhiyaJarso @Abdifatahbeyle @JeanNteziman @mudanemustaf @AwilMohamoudAh3 @CRSLarsson online.flippingbook.com/view/261176815/

Puntland Consumer price Index monthly report for January 2023 @qorshaynta @StatsSweden @mpfsomalia @utzjpape @abdiaziz08 @FarhiyaJarso @Abdifatahbeyle @JeanNteziman @mudanemustaf @AwilMohamoudAh3 @CRSLarsson online.flippingbook.com/view/261176815/

Puntland annual inflation rates for the latest reporting period of 2022. @qorshaynta

Puntland annual inflation rates for the latest reporting period of 2022. @qorshaynta

@PSD_MoPIC, in collaboration with @NBS_Somalia & @UNFPA_SOMALIA P&D program has conducted 10 days training on basic GIS for officials from FMS statistics departments. This training was part of multi dimensional efforts for building capacities of the statistical dept at FMS level