Summary
Puntland Report 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey
There has never been a more opportune time to ensure Somalis have better access to health, education, sanitation and nutrition. With the voices of Puntlanders from 28,079 households—documented across two phases of The Puntland Health and Demographic Survey (PLHDS)— presented in this report, policymakers and stakeholders now have
access to rich and diverse information that will be key to unlocking a bright future for Puntland, particularly for women of childbearing ages and children. A first of its kind, the report sheds light on the lives and needs of nomadic communities—usually difficult to reach—and people living in urban and rural households. The information presented will help close gaps of inequality that have existed for years among people of different ages, lifestyles, places of residence and health status. Some of the key findings are presented below:
Demographic Information and Household Characteristics
As one of Puntland’s biggest assets, and possibly untapped potentials, Like the rest of Somalia, Puntland has a young population—around 55 percent of household members are under 15 years of age, and 42 percent of Puntland’s population falls within the working age group.
The PLHDS report reveals that the size of an average household in Puntland is 6 people. In addition to nuclear family members, 32 percent of households have foster child and/ or orphaned children.
Keeping their ties with family and friends strong, around two-thirds of households own mobile phones. Within the nomadic communities, 59 percent of households own a simple mobile phone with access to FM radio. This presents an opportunity for stakeholders to reach out to Somalis using innovative ways.
Education and School Attendance
Education is inextricably tied to ways in which people can improve their lives. The PLHDS findings show that, in general, the educated are empowered to make informed decisions to improve their lives, educational attainment varies across age
access to rich and diverse information that will be key to unlocking a bright future for Puntland, particularly for women of childbearing ages and children. A first of its kind, the report sheds light on the lives and needs of nomadic communities—usually difficult to reach—and people living in urban and rural households. The information presented will help close gaps of inequality that have existed for years among people of different ages, lifestyles, places of residence and health status. Some of the key findings are presented below:
Demographic Information and Household Characteristics
As one of Puntland’s biggest assets, and possibly untapped potentials, Like the rest of Somalia, Puntland has a young population—around 55 percent of household members are under 15 years of age, and 42 percent of Puntland’s population falls within the working age group.
The PLHDS report reveals that the size of an average household in Puntland is 6 people. In addition to nuclear family members, 32 percent of households have foster child and/ or orphaned children.
Keeping their ties with family and friends strong, around two-thirds of households own mobile phones. Within the nomadic communities, 59 percent of households own a simple mobile phone with access to FM radio. This presents an opportunity for stakeholders to reach out to Somalis using innovative ways.
Education and School Attendance
Education is inextricably tied to ways in which people can improve their lives. The PLHDS findings show that, in general, the educated are empowered to make informed decisions to improve their lives, educational attainment varies across age