Human Development Index (HDI) and Global Ranking
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What is the rank of Niger in terms of HDI out of 191 countries?

  • 188
  • 189 (correct)
  • 190
  • 191

    • What is the main cause of food insecurity in Niger?

  • High infant mortality rate
  • Limited access to education
  • Frequent droughts (correct)
  • Lack of skilled medical personnel

    • What is the average expected years of schooling in Niger?

  • 6.0 years
  • 8.0 years
  • 7.0 years (correct)
  • 5.0 years

    • What is the main reason for high maternal mortality rate in Niger?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the GNI per capita in Niger, indicating widespread poverty?

    <p>$1,240</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the life expectancy at birth in Australia?

    <p>84.5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for limited industrialization and economic diversification in Niger?

    <p>Lack of infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the HDI value of Australia, reflecting a well-developed society?

    <p>0.951</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the significant development challenges faced by Niger?

    <p>Low human development index ranking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of rapid population growth in Niger?

    <p>Higher dependency ratio and limited savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Niger's economy?

    <p>Reliance on subsistence agriculture and vulnerable to climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge faced by the education sector in Niger?

    <p>Insufficient educational facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of political instability and conflict in Niger?

    <p>Displacement of people and disrupted access to essential services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major difference between Niger and Australia in terms of economy?

    <p>Australia has a strong, diversified economy with high living standards, while Niger has widespread poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge faced by the healthcare sector in Niger?

    <p>High levels of maternal and infant mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of births are attended by skilled health personnel in Niger?

    <p>48%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Human Development Index (HDI)

    • Niger's HDI value is 0.400, ranking 189 out of 191 countries, indicating severe deficits in health, education, and income.
    • Australia's HDI value is 0.951, ranking 5th, reflecting a well-developed and prosperous society.

    Health Challenges

    • Life expectancy in Niger is 61.6 years.
    • Infant mortality rate in Niger is 81 deaths per 1,000 live births.
    • Maternal mortality rate in Niger is 509 deaths per 100,000 live births.
    • Causes of health challenges include inadequate healthcare infrastructure, limited access to skilled medical personnel, insufficient prenatal and postnatal care, limited vaccines, and essential medicines.

    Educational Challenges

    • Average expected years of schooling in Niger is 7.0 years.
    • Issues in education include low school attendance, high dropout rates, especially for girls.
    • Causes of educational challenges include cultural factors, early marriage, child labor, and lack of community engagement.

    Economic Challenges

    • GNI per capita in Niger is $1,240, indicating widespread poverty.
    • Economy in Niger relies on agriculture, making it vulnerable to droughts and desertification.
    • Limited industrialization and economic diversification in Niger lead to frequent droughts, food insecurity, and subsistence farming.

    Infrastructural Challenges

    • Lack of infrastructure (roads, electricity) in Niger hampers development and service delivery.
    • Remote areas in Niger are isolated and underdeveloped, making economic growth difficult.

    Rapid Population Growth

    • Fertility rate in Niger is 6.9 children per woman, one of the highest globally.
    • Rapid population growth strains healthcare and education, leading to inadequate prenatal/postnatal care, high maternal and infant mortality, overcrowded classrooms, and insufficient educational facilities.
    • Economic pressure from population growth exacerbates poverty, limits access to essential services, and increases dependency ratio.

    Political Instability and Conflict

    • Political instability in Niger leads to displacement and humanitarian crisis, with over 300,000 internally displaced persons.
    • Economic disruption from insecurity hampers agriculture, reduces agricultural output, and increases food insecurity.
    • Political instability undermines governance, corruption, and weak institutions impede progress.

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    This quiz covers the Human Development Index (HDI) value, global ranking, and health challenges in a specific country, including life expectancy, infant mortality rate, and maternal mortality rate.

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