Africa's Children 2026 Statistical Compendium

April 27, 2026
Datasets Publications
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This compendium presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the status of children across the 55 Member States of the African Union, delivering vital insights to support evidence-based decision-making, resource allocation, and advocacy. It features timely, actionable data on key indicators—including child mortality, health, nutrition, education, protection, and social policy—disaggregated by Regional Economic Commissions.

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Africa’s Children 2026: Statistical tables

AFCSC 2026 Statistical tables (All) - EN
April 1, 2026
Table 1 - Demographics
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Table 2 - Child Mortality
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Table 3 - Maternal and Newborn Health
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Table 4 - Child Health
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Table 5 - Adolescent Health
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Table 6 - HIV/AIDS: Epidemiology
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Table 7 - HIV/AIDS Intervention Coverage
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Table 8 – Nutrition: Newborns, Preschool / School Age Children, Women and Households
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Table 9 – Nutrition: Breastfeeding and Diets
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Table 10 – Early Childhood Development
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Table 11 – Education
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Table 12 – Child Protection
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Table 13 – Social Protection and Equity
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Table 14.1 – WASH in Households
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Table 14.2 – WASH in Schools
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Table 14.3 – WASH in Healthcare Facilities
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Table 15 – Adolescents
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Table 16 – Children with disabilities
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Table 17 – Women’s Economic Empowerment
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Table 18 – Migration
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Table 19 – Economic Indicators
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