Focusing on ensuring that all people are counted and represented by improving national demographic data systems needed to identify and reduce inequalities.

High-quality disaggregated data is key to monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Montevideo Consensus indicators and evidence-based interventions in development and humanitarian contexts.

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A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all

calendar_today 14 July 2022

World Population Day 2022

In 2011, the world reached a population of 7 billion. This year, the number will hit 8 billion, prompting the attendant responses. Some will marvel at the advancements in health that have extended lifespans, reduced maternal mortality and child mortality and given rise to vaccine development in record time. Others will tout technological innovations that have eased our lives and connected us more than ever. Still others will herald gains in gender equality.

The Potential and Challenges of Ecuador

The Constitution of the Republic recognizes the rights to gender equality, to a life free of violence, and to sexual and reproductive rights.
Ecuador has a population of 17,510,643 inhabitants. 51 % are women and 49 % are men, 64 % live in urban areas and 36 % in rural areas.
Ecuador's demographic is young, 38 % are under 20 years of age and 11 % are over 60 years of age. Life expectancy is currently 80 years for women and 74.5 years for men.

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Focusing on ensuring that all people are counted and represented by improving national demographic data systems needed to identify and reduce inequalities.

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