People & Society
Demographic and social metrics reveal population characteristics, growth patterns, urbanization trends, and ethnic and religious composition. Understanding these metrics helps contextualize a nation's social dynamics and human capital.
Available Metrics
Access to Improved Sanitation Facilities
Percentage of population using improved sanitation facilities that safely dispose of human waste.
Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water
Percentage of population using safely managed drinking water services.
Child Malnutrition (Underweight)
Percentage of children under 5 who are moderately or severely underweight for their age.
Ethnic Group Composition
Breakdown of population by ethnic or racial groups, with percentages for major groups.
Ethnic Groups Data Year
Reference year for ethnic group composition data, indicating data currency for ethnic demographics.
Infant Mortality Rate
Number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births.
Population Growth Rate
Annual percentage change in total population, reflecting the combined effect of births, deaths, and net migration.
Religion Data Year
Reference year for religious composition data, indicating data currency for religious demographics.
Religious Composition
Breakdown of population by religious affiliation, with percentages for major faiths.
Total Fertility Rate
Average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime if current age-specific birth rates remain constant.
Total Population
Total number of people living in a country, based on census data and demographic estimates.
Urban Population Percentage
Percentage of total population living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices.