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  • Africa's sanitation crisis is alarming, with 17 of the top 20 countries having the highest open defecation rates.

    Eritrea (67%), Niger (65%), and Chad (63%) lead, putting millions at risk of disease.

    Even Nigeria, the most populous African country, has 18% of its population practising it.

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    On 2020's World Chocolate Day, an annual celebration of chocolate, we look at the top 12 African countries with the highest chocolate export value in 2020 -- a combined $421.43m.
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  • A Trend of Adult literacy rates of African countries

    Between 2018 and 2021, adult literacy rates across African nations exhibited significant disparities. Seychelles and South Africa led with literacy rates of 96% and 95%, respectively, indicating a high proportion of literate adults. Conversely, Chad had the lowest literacy rate during this period.

    These statistics underscore the uneven progress in educational attainment across Africa, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve literacy in lower-performing nations.

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    Inflation rate in Nigeria increased to 31.7% in February 2024. Nigeria has the 13th highest inflation rate out of 186 countries and territories as of February 2024.

    The data showcases Argentina leading with 276%, followed by Lebanon and Syria. Seven of the top fifteen are African.

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  • Nigeria was the seventh most populous nation in the world in 2020, with 206.1 million people. Projected to reach a population of 401.3 million by 2050, Nigeria will rank third after India (1st) and China (2nd). According to Institut national d'études démographiques' projections, Nigeria, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Egypt, Tanzania, and Kenya will be among the world’s top 20 most populous countries by 2050.

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    Top ten African countries by estimated number of films produced annually

    The Nigerian movie industry, mainly financed via public or private funding and international grants, produces the most films in Africa, yearly. Nigeria produced more than double the number of films that the Ghanaian and Kenyan movie industries produce annually.

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  • Nigeria's exports amounted to ₦35.9 trillion in 2023, with the Netherlands its top destination accounting for ₦4.5 trillion, followed by Spain with ₦3.3 trillion. India and the United States were also top destinations. Here are Nigeria's top export destinations in 2023.

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  • Only 10% of Nigerians earn above ₦100,000, according to the Nigerian Financial Services Market Report. This aligns with most reports about Nigeria, and it's in sharp contrast to the narratives online.
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  • A Trend of Adult literacy rates of African countries

    Between 2018 and 2021, adult literacy rates across African nations exhibited significant disparities. Seychelles and South Africa led with literacy rates of 96% and 95%, respectively, indicating a high proportion of literate adults. Conversely, Chad had the lowest literacy rate during this period.

    These statistics underscore the uneven progress in educational attainment across Africa, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve literacy in lower-performing nations.

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Key takeaways:
  • Tunisia ranked the highest in Africa with a remarkable life expectancy of about 77 years, surpassing Africa's value of 64 years.
  • Five North African countries are among the top 8 countries with the highest life expectancy at birth in Africa.
  • There is a significant 22-year difference between the life expectancy in Tunisia (77 years) and Nigeria (55 years).
  • Sub-Saharan countries generally have lower life expectancy rates.
  • Nigeria is ranked among countries with the lowest life expectancy in Africa and the world.
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Key takeaways:
  • Sudan requires the largest amount of humanitarian assistance, exceeding $4.16 billion.
  • The Syrian Arab Republic is second on the list of recipients, requiring $4 billion in humanitarian aid.
  • A total of eleven top countries are set to receive over $1 billion each in support, with the leading six countries requiring more than $2.4 billion each.
  • The top ten countries account for over 75% of total global humanitarian needs, which exceeds $32 billion.
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  • December 2024 saw the biggest year-on-year increase in average movie ticket price since the 38.5% increase in 2021.
  • Cinema ticket prices in Nigeria have maintained an upward price trend since 2018, increasing by over 300%.
  • Since 2021, average ticket prices in December have maintained double-digit increases over 30% annually.
  • 2024's average ticket price was 17% below projections.
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Key takeaways:
  • The crisis in Ukraine, affecting about 12.7 million people, represents 5.13% of the global humanitarian needs.
  • The top eleven nations account for more than 70% of global humanitarian demands, with over 177 million individuals requiring aid.
  • Sudan has the highest number of individuals requiring assistance (30.4 million), which is 12.29% of the total global figure.
  • Both Nigeria and Chad report 7.8 million individuals in need, which is 3.15% of the total global humanitarian need.
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Key takeaways:
  • Economic activities are categorised into three sectors.
  • The services sector is the largest employer of labour.
  • The data indicates that Nigeria's economy is primarily service-based.
  • The industry sector comprises of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities.
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Top 10 nations in the world with the highest inflation rates
  • With 120% and 118% inflation rates, respectively, the two top nations are experiencing economic meltdowns, making essentials like food and housing almost unattainable.
  • With 57.5% inflation, Zimbabwe continues its battle against economic instability, making it the 4th highest in the world and the worst in Africa.
  • The fact that several countries exceed the global average of 7.27% by 4x to 16x highlights the severe economic strain facing multiple regions.
  • Countries with inflation above 30% risk prolonged economic instability as businesses struggle to survive and citizens face rising poverty levels.
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