This survey provides critical data on health, nutrition, and population dynamics. It highlights progress in maternal and child health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS prevention. The survey also assesses changes in living conditions, education, and access to clean water and sanitation​. According to the Report, fertility trends reduced by 3.7% from 5.4 births in 2016 to 5.2 births in 2022. There was a significant reduction in under 5 mortality rates (from 64 deaths per 1,000 live births to 52 deaths), infant mortality rates (from 43 deaths to 36 deaths) and neonatal mortality rates (from 27 deaths to 22 deaths) over the same period. Similarly, the percentage of stunted children reduced from 29% in 2016 to 26% in 2022. In addition, the maternal mortality ratio reduced from 336 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016 to 189 deaths in 2022. 

UBOS, September 2023  https://www.ubos.org/wpcontent/uploads/publications/09_2023UDHS_202 Key_Findings_Presentation_B.pdf